otioseness

noun

Definition of otiosenessnext
as in bootlessness

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  1. vanity
  2. deficiency
  3. inefficacy
  4. inadequacy
Noun
  • Here, garland drapes over each medicine cabinet and fills a small bowl on the vanity top, adding punches of color and festivity without being too literal.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The bathroom itself looks a lot like its counterpart and has a shower, a small vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as some more storage.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • Finally, it should also be noted that alcohol consumption can also contribute to magnesium deficiency.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Where is Sura Ali now? Praised for her quiet confidence, Sura Ali brought her A-game to every challenge on Rhythm + Flow — despite also battling health issues from a vitamin B12 deficiency.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficiency
Noun
  • The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
    Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
    WWD, WWD, 2 July 2024
Definition of inefficacy
Noun
  • The key to developing grit is learning to see failure not as a sign of inadequacy but as a valuable learning experience.
    Marian Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • That doesn’t have a super-duper-star quarterback like Caleb Williams to hide many of those inadequacies.
    Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of inadequacy
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