slackness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
  2. noun the quality of being loose (not taut)
  3. noun the quality of being lax and neglectful

Etymology

From Middle English slacnesse, slakenes, slaknesse; equivalent to slack + -ness. Compare Old English slæcnes.

In classic literature

Synonyms

inanition, lassitude, lethargy

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