Slothing: meaning, definitions and examples

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slothing

 

[ หˆsloสŠฮธษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

laziness, idleness

Slothing refers to the act of being lazy or idle, often characterized by a lack of energy or motivation to perform tasks. It signifies a state of inactivity that can lead to procrastination and neglect of responsibilities.

Synonyms

idleness, indolence, laziness, slothfulness.

Examples of usage

  • After a long week, he spent the weekend slothing on the couch.
  • She found herself slothing around instead of studying for her exams.
  • They spent the whole holiday slothing with no plans.
  • Slothing in bed all morning can ruin your productivity for the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "slothing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น laziness

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเคธเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trรคgheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemalasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฝะพั‰ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lenistwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ ใ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paresse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pereza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tembellik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์œผ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lenost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lenivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡’ๆƒฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lenoba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ latur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา›ะฐัƒะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™llik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pereza

Etymology

The term 'sloth' originates from the Old English word 'sloรฐ', which referred to the concept of laziness or indolence. The evolution of the word has been closely associated with the animal known for its slow and inactive lifestyle, symbolizing lethargy. As the word transitioned into modern usage, 'slothing' emerged to describe the act of being sluggish or idly passive, often with a connotation of neglecting responsibilities. Throughout history, sloth has been noted as one of the seven deadly sins in Christian teachings, reinforcing its negative societal perception. 'Slothing' captures a more contemporary understanding of this lethargic behavior, especially in today's fast-paced world where productivity is highly valued.