What is another word for time-wasting?
112 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ tˈa͡ɪmwˈe͡ɪstɪŋ], [ tˈaɪmwˈeɪstɪŋ], [ t_ˈaɪ_m_w_ˈeɪ_s_t_ɪ_ŋ]Table of Contents
Similar words for time-wasting:- dilatory (adjective)
- vain (adjective)
- idleness (noun)
- inaction (noun)
- inactivity (noun)
- inoperativeness (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words
Synonyms for Time-wasting:
adj.
•dilatory (adjective)- negligent,
- leisurely,
- behindhand,
- lazy,
- slowest,
- neglectful,
- Tarrying,
- unhurried,
- Moratory,
- unhasty,
- slow,
- remiss,
- laggard,
- putting off,
- Delaying,
- Loitering,
- backward,
- tardy,
- Snail-like,
- late,
- lingering,
- sluggish,
- Dallying,
- lax,
- slack,
- deliberate,
- snaillike.
- frivolous,
- going nowhere,
- petty,
- insignificant,
- puny,
- abortive,
- nugatory,
- on a treadmill,
- barren,
- otiose,
- hollow,
- delusive,
- unprofitable,
- not a prayer,
- sterile,
- empty,
- paltry,
- Shucker,
- shuck,
- unnotable,
- on treadmill,
- slight,
- delusory,
- trivial,
- senseless,
- valueless,
- idle,
- misleading,
- in vicious circle,
- unimportant,
- void,
- no-win.
n.
•idleness (noun) •inaction (noun) •inactivity (noun) •inoperativeness (noun)Other synonyms:
•Other relevant words:
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Independent
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Adjective
lengthy.
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Adjective
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Adjective
time-consuming.
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Adjective
Antonyms for Time-wasting:
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adj.
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dilatory
ready, enthusiastic, zealous, hard-working, diligent, eager.
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vain
important, useful, significant, possible, consequential, shy, modest.
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dilatory
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idleness
ambition, diligence, vigor, hustle, labor, activity, action, occupation, employment, work, busyness, energy, industry, liveliness, life.
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idleness