Sloth

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

A lack of effort or laziness; also a slow-moving mammal in Central and South America.

Example Sentences

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

His constant sloth kept him from achieving his goals.

Example Expressions

deadly sin of sloth

Synonyms

laziness, idleness, lethargy, inactivity, indolence

Entry 1

laziness, idleness, lethargy, inactivity

Entry 2

laziness, idleness, inactivity, indolence

Antonyms

diligence, activity, energy, industriousness

Entry 1

diligence, activity, energy, industriousness

Entry 2

diligence, activity, energy

Collocations

deadly sloth, overcome sloth, fall into sloth, spiritual sloth, physical sloth, deadly sin of sloth

Entry 1

deadly sloth, overcome sloth, fall into sloth

Entry 2

spiritual sloth, physical sloth, deadly sin of sloth