Acedia
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈsiːdɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acedia is a noun meaning Spiritual or mental sloth.
Meaning
Spiritual or mental sloth.
More Meanings
- Apathy; a lack of care or interest; indifference.
- Boredom; a melancholy leading to desperation and anxiety.
Synonyms for acedia
Depending on context, synonyms include accidie, ennui, Weltschmerz, apathy, indifference, listlessness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sloth, laziness, acedy, accidia, accidie, sloath.
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