sloth
/slouθ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A disinclination to work or exert oneself; habitual laziness: "Sloth" refers to a state of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness.
- One of the seven deadly sins, representing spiritual apathy and inactivity: In a religious or moral context, "sloth" is the sin of laziness, especially regarding spiritual duties.
- A slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammal of tropical America: "Sloth" is the common name for mammals of the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, known for their very slow movement and hanging upside-down from branches.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Laziness):
- Noun (The Sin):
- Noun (The Animal):
Advanced Usage
- "A sin of sloth": Used to describe a specific act or attitude stemming from spiritual or moral laziness.
- "Proverbial sloth": Used to emphasize extreme or proverbial laziness.
Variants and Related Words
- Slothful (adj): Characterized by laziness; inactive.
- Slothfully (adv): In a lazy manner.
Synonyms
- Laziness: The quality of being unwilling to work or use energy.
- Idleness: The state of doing nothing; inactivity.
- Indolence: Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
- Lethargy: A lack of energy and enthusiasm.
Antonyms
- Industry: Diligent and hard work.
- Diligence: Careful and persistent work or effort.
- Activity: The state of being active; movement or action.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Sloth-like": Extremely slow, like the animal.
- "A den of sloth": A place characterized by laziness and inactivity.
Noun
- apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South America and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits
- a disinclination to work or exert yourself