Synonyms for otiosity
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The state or quality of being otiose.
Forms
- Plural
- otiosities → futilities, idlenesses, remotenesses, aloofnesses…
Example sentences
- futility Tom was overcome with a sense of futility.
- remoteness Timbuktu's name has become a byword of remoteness.
- idleness Sooner or later, you will regret your idleness.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| otiosity | steady | |
| futility | steady | |
| remoteness | steady | |
| idleness | steady | |
| aloofness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- futility4, idleness3
- 9 letters
- aloofness3
- 10 letters
- remoteness3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (futility4 = 4 syllables).