Slothful: meaning, definitions and examples

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slothful

[ ˈsləʊθfʊl ]

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describing a person

Showing a reluctance to work or make an effort; lazy.

Synonyms

idle, inactive, lazy, sluggish

Examples of usage

His slothful behavior led to him losing his job.
She was criticized for her slothful attitude towards her responsibilities.

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describing a process or progress

Slow-moving; lethargic.

Synonyms

delayed, lethargic, slow, sluggish

Examples of usage

The slothful pace of the project frustrated the team.
The slothful growth of the economy raised concerns.

Translations

Translations of the word "slothful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preguiçoso

🇮🇳 आलसी

🇩🇪 faul

🇮🇩 malas

🇺🇦 лінивий

🇵🇱 leniwy

🇯🇵 怠惰な

🇫🇷 paresseux

🇪🇸 perezoso

🇹🇷 tembel

🇰🇷 게으른

🇸🇦 كسول

🇨🇿 líný

🇸🇰 lenivý

🇨🇳 懒惰的

🇸🇮 len

🇮🇸 letilegur

🇰🇿 жалқау

🇬🇪 ზარმაცი

🇦🇿 tənbəl

🇲🇽 perezoso

Word origin

The word 'slothful' originates from the Middle English 'slouthe', which means 'indolence or sluggishness'. It evolved from the Old English 'slāw', meaning 'inactive or slow'. The term 'slothful' has been used since the 14th century to describe laziness or slowness in various contexts.