idle in a sentence
a.
Definition
IDLE: (adjective) not active or in use; inactive or unoccupied.
Sample Sentences
- The engine was left idle for too long, causing it to overheat.
- She spent her idle hours reading novels and enjoying the tranquility of the park.
- Despite his idle promises, he never followed through on his commitments.
- The company faced criticism for allowing valuable resources to remain idle.
- He felt guilty for being idle while others were working hard to meet the deadline.
- The machinery sat idle for weeks, waiting for the repair parts to arrive.
- She felt her mind becoming idle as she scrolled mindlessly through social media.
- After finishing his assignments, he spent the afternoon idle, contemplating his next adventure.
- The idle chatter in the café created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- He was often accused of being idle, but he preferred to think of himself as contemplative.
- The engine sat idle in the driveway, waiting for the next adventure.
- After finishing her work, she found herself feeling idle and unsure of how to spend her day.
- He felt guilty for being idle while his friends were working hard on their projects.
- During the long summer break, the children were often idle, searching for ways to entertain themselves.
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