Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bone-idle
Adjective
/ˈbəʊn ˈaɪd(ə)l/
Definition
Completely lazy; unwilling to work or make an effort.
Examples
- Despite his talent, he has remained bone-idle and achieved nothing.
- She often complained about her bone-idle neighbor who never mowed his lawn.
- The team couldn’t rely on him anymore due to his bone-idle attitude.
Meaning
The term ‘bone-idle’ describes someone who is very lazy and does not engage in any productive activity.
Synonyms
- lazy
- idle
- inactive
- dilatory
- slothful
