idler
The word “idler” has 2 syllables: i-dler.
It's pronounced as /ˈaɪd.lər/.
What is synonym and antonym for idler?
In the thesaurus, “idler” has 9 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for idler along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for idler
- bum
- deadbeat
- drone
- layabout
- lazybones
- loafer
- slug
- sluggard
- snail
Antonyms for idler
- comer
- doer
- hummer
- hustler
- self-starter
Meanings of idler
- noun
- One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
- One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
- Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.
- A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power, but supports a moving belt etc.
Example Sentences
- The machine's idler component needed replacement due to excessive wear and tear.
- Sarah was labeled as an idler by her peers because of her reluctance to participate in group activities.
- The supervisor reprimanded the idler for spending too much time chatting instead of working.
- The mechanic tightened the belt on the idler pulley to reduce friction and noise.
- Despite his reputation as an idler, John proved his worth by consistently delivering excellent results.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idler, such as: bum, comer, deadbeat, doer, drone, hummer, hustler.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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deadbeats
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- layabouts
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- snails
quitter
- chicken
- coward
- craven
- defeatist
- dropout
- idler
- loafer
- malingerer
- poltroon
- shirker
- slouch
- sluggard
quitters
- chickens
- cowards
- defeatists
- dropouts
- idlers
- loafers
- malingerers
- poltroons
- shirkers
- sissies
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