Sluttish: meaning, definitions and examples
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sluttish
[ หslสtษชส ]
describing behavior
Sluttish refers to a state of sluggishness or lethargy. It describes someone who is slow to act, respond, or move. This term often conveys a sense of laziness or a lack of enthusiasm. It may also imply a failure to take action when it is needed, resulting in an overall unproductive demeanor.
Synonyms
indolent, lazy, lethargic, sluggish.
Examples of usage
- After a long weekend, I felt quite sluttish on Monday morning.
- The sluggish movements of the animal made it appear sluttish.
- He had a sluttish attitude towards his responsibilities.
- Don't be sluttish about your studies, or you'll fall behind.
Translations
Translations of the word "sluttish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช langsam
๐ฎ๐ฉ lambat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒัะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ powolny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใ
๐ซ๐ท lent
๐ช๐ธ lento
๐น๐ท yavaล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทูุก
๐จ๐ฟ pomalรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pomalรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ข
๐ธ๐ฎ poฤasen
๐ฎ๐ธ seint
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yavaล
๐ฒ๐ฝ lento
Etymology
The word 'sluttish' has its origins in the early 16th century, deriving from the Middle English term 'slut', which denoted a lazy or slovenly woman. Over time, the connotation of 'slut' evolved, but its derivative 'sluttish' retained the meaning related to sluggishness and laziness. The suffix '-ish' suggests a characteristic or quality, thereby alluding to a tendency towards slowness or lethargy. Despite its early associations, 'sluttish' is less commonly used today and may be perceived as somewhat archaic. However, it can still be found in literature and discussions where a more elaborate vocabulary is sought to describe unenergetic behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,279, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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