slackness
Pronunciación: [ˈslæk.nəs]
Contexto: «physical state»
(noun) the quality of being loose or not tight. It describes when something is not held tightly and has room to move. Think of a string that is not pulled tight, and it moves easily.
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The slackness in the rope allowed the boat to sway gently in the water.
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The slackness of the belt caused it to fall off my waist while walking.
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Can you feel the slackness in the string when you pull it?
Contexto: «work or performance»
(noun) the state of being less strict or serious about responsibilities. It's like when someone is not working as hard as they should or not paying enough attention to what they are doing.
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His slackness in completing the homework meant he had more time to relax.
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The team's slackness in training meant they didn't perform well in the game.
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Are you noticing any slackness in your study habits lately?
Contexto: «effort»
(noun) the act of not putting in enough effort or not being as careful as you could be. It's like when you take it easy instead of trying your best.
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She showed some slackness in her practice, which allowed her to enjoy her free time.
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His slackness in the project led to a lot of mistakes that had to be corrected.
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Do you think there is slackness in your attention to detail?