: very easily : without having to work hard She seems to do everything without effort.
What is a word for lack of effort?
| lack of exertion no effort | faineance idleness | inactivity indolence | lackadaisicalness languidness | languorousness laxness |
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What does lack of something mean?
: to not have (something) : to not have enough of (something) lack. noun. English Language Learners Definition of lack (Entry 2 of 2) : the state or condition of not having any or enough of something : the state or condition of lacking something.
What does lack of trying mean?
phrase [with neg] If you say that something fails but not for want of trying or not for lack of trying, you mean that everything possible was done to make it succeed . Not all is perfect, but it isn't for want of trying. See full dictionary entry for try.
What does losing effort mean?
A failing or hopeless effort ; a situation or activity that is ultimately futile or cannot be won.
What do you call a person who lacks energy?
The word lethargy describes inactivity or a lack of energy.
How do you say no effort?
- calmly.
- comfortably.
- freely.
- handily.
- quickly.
- regularly.
- smoothly.
- well.
Does Want mean lack?
noun. Definition of want (Entry 2 of 2) 1a : deficiency, lack suffers from a want of good sense. b : grave and extreme poverty that deprives one of the necessities of life. 2 : something wanted : need, desire.
What does lack of time mean?
Both mean the same. Shortage of time : you are short on time, don't have enough time, lack of time: you don't have time at all, you are almost out of time.
How do you use not for lack of trying?
not for lack/want of ˈtrying. used to say that although somebody has not succeeded in something, they have tried very hard : He's had no success in finding a job, though not for lack of trying.
What does not for a lack of trying mean?
Definition of it is not for lack/want of trying
—used to say that someone's lack of success is not due to a failure to try to succeed He still hasn't found a job , but it is not for lack/want of trying.
What's another word for not trying?
| hard tough | obdurate no-nonsense | uncomic astringent | tormentous plaguing | harrying anguishing |
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What is the difference between loss and lose?
Loss means an instance of losing, such as a defeat when used as a noun. Lose means to cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons when used as a verb. ... Lose is a verb that means “to come to be without something, to fail to retain.”
What is lose and lost?
Is it lost or loss? Both words have to do with losing something, but they are different parts of speech. Loss is a noun and refers to the act of losing. Lost is the past tense and past participle of to lose .
What does lose the battle win the war mean?
phrase. DEFINITIONS1. to not achieve a minor victory but at the same time succeed in achieving something much more important .
