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ociosa
[o-see-O-za]
adjective
feminine
pl: ociosas
idle, leisurely, lazy
1.
not occupied with work; unemployed or inactive
She spent an ociosa afternoon reading by the window.
Ela passou uma tarde ociosa lendo pela janela.
2.
serving no practical purpose; futile or pointless
His ociosa comments added nothing to the discussion.
Seus comentários ociosos não acrescentaram nada à discussão.
3.
characterized by lack of employment or activity
The ociosa lifestyle of the wealthy aristocrats was criticized.
O estilo de vida ocioso dos aristocratas ricos era criticado.
Synonyms
desocupada
inativa
preguiçosa
vã
inútil
Antonyms
ocupada
ativa
diligente
trabalhadora
útil
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ociosa
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ociosa
Standard usage; slightly more formal register
Related Idioms & Phrases
vida ociosa - idle life
mãos ociosas - idle hands
conversa ociosa - idle talk
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