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Faineant
see synonyms of faineantAdjective
1. faineant, indolent, lazy, otiose, slothful, work-shy
disinclined to work or exertion
Example Sentences:'faineant kings under whose rule the country languished''an indolent hanger-on''too lazy to wash the dishes''shiftless idle youth''slothful employees''the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy'
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