Definition of Faineant

1. Adjective. Disinclined to work or exertion. "The unemployed are not necessarily work-shy"

Exact synonyms: Indolent, Lazy, Otiose, Slothful, Work-shy
Similar to: Idle
Derivative terms: Faineance, Indolence, Laziness, Laziness, Slothfulness

Definition of Faineant

1. Noun. An irresponsible or lazy person. ¹

2. Noun. (alternative spelling of faineant) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Faineant

1. a lazy person [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Faineant

fails
failsafe
failure
failure rate
failure to thrive
failureproof
failures
fain
fainaigue
fainaigued
fainaigues
fainaiguing
faine
faineance
faineances
faineant (current term)
faineants
fained
fainer
faines
fainest
faining
fainites
fainly
fainness
fains
faint
faint-hearted
faint of heart
fainted

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