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Sloth

noun
/sloʊθ/

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

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