Antonyms for faineance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fey-nee-uh nt; French fe-ney-ahn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfeɪ ni ənt; French fɛ neɪˈɑ̃


Definition of faineance

Origin :
  • 1610s (n.), from French fainéant (16c.) "do-nothing," from fait, third person singular present tense of faire (see factitious) + néant "nothing" (cf. dolce far niente).
  • A French folk etymology of Old French faignant (14c.), present participle of faindre "to feign" (see feign). As an adjective, from 1855.
  • As in laziness : noun unwillingness to work, be active
  • As in shiftlessness : noun laziness
  • As in slothfulness : noun laziness
  • As in sluggardness : noun laziness

Synonyms for faineance

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