Slackness: meaning, definitions and examples

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slackness

 

[ ˈslaknəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

laziness

The quality or state of being lazy; indolence; sluggishness.

Synonyms

idleness, laziness, sluggishness

Examples of usage

  • He was fired from his job due to his constant slackness.
  • Her slackness in completing the project led to delays in the schedule.
Context #2 | Noun

looseness

The quality of being loose or not tight; lack of tautness or firmness.

Synonyms

laxity, looseness, slack

Examples of usage

  • The slackness of the rope made it difficult to climb.
  • The slackness of the dress gave it a comfortable fit.

Translations

Translations of the word "slackness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 laxidez

🇮🇳 ढीलापन

🇩🇪 Schlaffheit

🇮🇩 kelonggaran

🇺🇦 слабкість

🇵🇱 luźność

🇯🇵 緩さ (yurusa)

🇫🇷 lâcheté

🇪🇸 flojedad

🇹🇷 gevşeklik

🇰🇷 느슨함 (neuseunham)

🇸🇦 تراخي

🇨🇿 slabost

🇸🇰 slabosť

🇨🇳 松弛 (sōngchí)

🇸🇮 ohlapnost

🇮🇸 slappleiki

🇰🇿 босаңдық

🇬🇪 ზანტი

🇦🇿 boşluq

🇲🇽 flojedad

Etymology

The word 'slackness' originated from the Middle English word 'slaknesse', which is derived from the Old English 'slæcnes'. It has been used to describe laziness or looseness since the 14th century. Over time, it has become a common term to refer to a lack of effort or tightness.

See also: slack, slacken, slacker, slackly, slacks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,830, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.