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Idle

Definition:

Adjective: Indolent or lazy, especially in a dreamy way.

Senses:

• Having a disinclination to work or exert oneself.

Example sentence: She spent the whole day lying on the couch, being idle and watching TV.

• Lacking purpose or value; pointless.

Example sentence: He felt restless and unfulfilled, as if his life were idle and meaningless.

• Not in use or operation; inactive.

Example sentence: The computer screen went idle after five minutes of inactivity.

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