Sluggardly: meaning, definitions and examples
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sluggardly
[ หslสษกษrdli ]
behavior
Inclined to be lazy or idle; characterized by a lack of energy or motivation.
Synonyms
idle, lazy, lethargic, slothful
Examples of usage
- He was often criticized for his sluggardly work ethic.
- She was known for her sluggardly approach to completing tasks.
manner
In a slow, lazy, or unenergetic manner.
Synonyms
lazily, lethargically, listlessly, slowly
Examples of usage
- He moved sluggardly through the room, barely lifting his feet.
- She spoke sluggardly, as if each word required great effort.
Translations
Translations of the word "sluggardly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น preguiรงoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช trรคge
๐ฎ๐ฉ malas
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะฝะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ leniwy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ๆฐใช (taida na)
๐ซ๐ท paresseux
๐ช๐ธ perezoso
๐น๐ท tembel
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์ผ๋ฅธ (geeureun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ lรญnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ lenivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฐ็ (lวnduรฒ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ len
๐ฎ๐ธ latur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปาะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษnbษl
๐ฒ๐ฝ perezoso
Word origin
The word 'sluggardly' originates from the Middle English 'slugardli', which is derived from 'sluggard' meaning 'lazy person'. The term 'sluggard' itself is a combination of 'slug', meaning 'lazy person' or 'sluggish animal', and the pejorative suffix '-ard'. The negative connotations associated with being sluggardly have persisted through the centuries, reflecting societal values regarding productivity and industriousness.