Sentences

idle in a sentence

a.

Definition

IDLE: (adjective) not active or in use; inactive or unoccupied.

Sample Sentences

  1. The engine was left idle for too long, causing it to overheat.
  2. She spent her idle hours reading novels and enjoying the tranquility of the park.
  3. Despite his idle promises, he never followed through on his commitments.
  4. The company faced criticism for allowing valuable resources to remain idle.
  5. He felt guilty for being idle while others were working hard to meet the deadline.
  6. The machinery sat idle for weeks, waiting for the repair parts to arrive.
  7. She felt her mind becoming idle as she scrolled mindlessly through social media.
  8. After finishing his assignments, he spent the afternoon idle, contemplating his next adventure.
  9. The idle chatter in the café created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  10. He was often accused of being idle, but he preferred to think of himself as contemplative.
  11. The engine sat idle in the driveway, waiting for the next adventure.
  12. After finishing her work, she found herself feeling idle and unsure of how to spend her day.
  13. He felt guilty for being idle while his friends were working hard on their projects.
  14. During the long summer break, the children were often idle, searching for ways to entertain themselves.

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