idlers

The word “idlers” has 2 syllables: i-dlers

It's pronounced as /ˈaɪd.lərz/


What is synonym and antonym for idlers?

In the thesaurus, “idlers” has 38 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for idlers

  • bums
  • clock-watchers
  • couch potatoes
  • crawlers
  • creepers
  • dalliers
  • dawdlers
  • deadbeats
  • delayers
  • do-nothings
  • drones
  • dropouts
  • goldbricks
  • good-for-nothings
  • laggards
  • layabouts
  • lazybones
  • lingerers
  • loafers
  • loiterers
  • lollers
  • lotus-eaters
  • loungers
  • malingerers
  • procrastinators
  • putterers
  • quitters
  • saunterers
  • shirkers
  • slackers
  • slouches
  • slowpokes
  • slugabeds
  • sluggards
  • slugs
  • snails
  • stick-in-the-muds
  • stragglers

Antonyms for idlers

  • achievers
  • comers
  • doers
  • go-aheads
  • go-getters
  • highfliers
  • highflyers
  • hummers
  • hustlers
  • live wires
  • powerhouses
  • self-starters

Meanings of idlers

  • 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 factory implemented stricter measures to discourage idlers from loitering on the premises during work hours.
  • Idlers in the park often disrupt the peaceful atmosphere, prompting complaints from local residents.
  • Sarah refused to associate with idlers who lacked ambition and drive.
  • The supervisor issued warnings to idlers caught wasting company time on personal activities.
  • In bustling cities, idlers often find refuge in public spaces, seeking respite from the chaos of urban life.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idlers, such as: achievers, bums, clock-watchers, comers, couch potatoes, crawlers, creepers.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

dalliers

dawdlers

deadbeats

  • bums
  • clock-watchers
  • couch potatoes
  • crawlers
  • creepers
  • dalliers
  • dawdlers
  • delayers
  • do-nothings
  • drones
  • dropouts
  • goldbricks
  • good-for-nothings
  • idlers
  • laggards
  • layabouts
  • lazybones
  • lingerers
  • loafers
  • loiterers
  • lollers
  • lotus-eaters
  • loungers
  • malingerers
  • procrastinators
  • putterers
  • quitters
  • saunterers
  • shirkers
  • slackers
  • slouches
  • slowpokes
  • slugabeds
  • sluggards
  • slugs
  • snails
  • stick-in-the-muds
  • stragglers

hangers-on

  • adherents
  • associates
  • attendants
  • audience
  • bloodsuckers
  • cheapskates
  • circle
  • clientage
  • clientele
  • companions
  • company
  • cortege
  • coterie
  • court
  • courtiers
  • deadbeats
  • dependents
  • entourage
  • escort
  • fans
  • flunkeys
  • flunkies
  • following
  • free riders
  • freeloaders
  • group
  • groupies
  • henchmen
  • idlers
  • lackeys
  • leeches
  • misers
  • moochers
  • niggards
  • parasites
  • patronage
  • patrons
  • pikers
  • public
  • retainers
  • retinue
  • rout
  • satellites
  • scrooges
  • skinflints
  • spongers
  • sponges
  • staff
  • stooges
  • suite
  • support
  • supporters
  • sycophants
  • tightwads
  • toadies
  • train
  • yes-men

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