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 39 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idler along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for idler

bum
clock-watcher
couch potato
crawler
creeper
dallier
dawdler
deadbeat
delayer
do-nothing
drone
dropout
goldbrick
good-for-nothing
laggard
layabout
lazy bum
lazybones
lingerer
loafer
loiterer
loller
lotus-eater
lounger
malingerer
procrastinator
putterer
quitter
saunterer
shirker
slacker
slouch
slowpoke
slug
slugabed
sluggard
snail
stick-in-the-mud
straggler

Antonyms for idler

achiever
comer
doer
go-ahead
go-getter
highflier
highflyer
hummer
hustler
live wire
powerhouse
self-starter

Meanings of idler

noun
1. One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
2. One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
3. Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.
4. 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 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idler, such as: achiever, bum, clock-watcher, comer, couch potato, crawler, creeper.

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