Sluttish: meaning, definitions and examples

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sluttish

 

[ หˆslสŒtษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช langsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ seint

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒœแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.