Antonyms for otiosity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : oh-shee-ohs, oh-tee-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ ʃiˌoʊs, ˈoʊ ti-

Definition of otiosity

Origin : 1794, "unfruitful, futile," from Latin otiosus "having leisure or ease,unoccupied, idle, not busy" (source of French oiseux, Spanish ocioso, Italian otioso), from otium "leisure, free time, freedom from business," of unknown origin. Meaning "at leisure, idle" is recorded from 1850. Cf. Latin phrase otium cum dignitate "leisure with dignity." Earlier adjective in English was otious- "at ease" (1610s), and Middle English had noun otiosity (late 15c.).

As in laziness : noun unwillingness to work, be active
As in inaction : noun state of doing nothing
As in inactivity : noun inaction
As in inertness : noun inaction
As in inoperativeness : noun inaction
As in shiftlessness : noun laziness
As in slothfulness : noun laziness
As in sluggardness : noun laziness
As in idleness : noun laziness, inaction

Synonyms for otiosity

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