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Synonyms for Idle (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (without a basis in reason or fact):
baseless, groundless, unfounded, unwarranted, wild

WordNet sense 2 (not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid):
unsupported

WordNet sense 3 (be idle; exist in a changeless situation):
laze, slug, stagnate

WordNet sense 4 (silly or trivial):
light

WordNet sense 5 (not serious in content or attitude or behavior):
frivolous

WordNet sense 6 (lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility):
loose

WordNet sense 7 (showing lack of care for consequences):
irresponsible

WordNet sense 8 (not yielding a return):
dead

WordNet sense 9 (producing little or no profit or gain):
unprofitable

WordNet sense 10 (run disconnected or idle):
tick over

WordNet sense 11 (not having a job):
jobless, out of work

WordNet sense 12 (not engaged in a gainful occupation):
unemployed

WordNet sense 13 (idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way):
lackadaisical

WordNet sense 14 (disinclined to work or exertion):
indolent, lazy, slothful

WordNet sense 15 (not in active use):
unused

WordNet sense 16 (lacking activity; lying idle or unused):
inactive


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