faineant

enUK
  • all
  • adj
  • noun

Synonyms for faineant

adj resistant to exertion and activity

Synonyms

  • idle
  • indolent
  • lazy
  • shiftless
  • slothful
  • sluggard
  • sluggish
  • do-nothing

noun a self-indulgent person who spends time avoiding work or other useful activity

Synonyms

  • bum
  • drone
  • good-for-nothing
  • idler
  • layabout
  • loafer
  • ne'er-do-well
  • no-good
  • slugabed
  • sluggard
  • wastrel
  • do-little
  • do-nothing
  • lazybones
  • slug
  • slouch

Synonyms for faineant

adj disinclined to work or exertion

Synonyms

  • indolent
  • slothful
  • work-shy
  • lazy
  • otiose

Related Words

  • idle