slackness

Definitions

The state or quality of being loose, relaxed, or not taut.

A lack of diligence, care, or energy in the performance of a task.

A period of reduced activity or business; a lull.

Examples

The manager criticized the team for their slackness in meeting the project deadlines.

The rope began to show signs of slackness as the tension was released.

Synonyms

laziness negligence laxity sluggishness idleness remissness indolence

Antonyms

diligence industriousness strictness attentiveness rigor assiduity carefulness