Slothful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Slothful is an adjective meaning Lazy; idle; tending to sloth.
Meaning
Lazy; idle; tending to sloth.
Example Sentences
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
This Book will make a Travailer of thee, / If by its Counſel thou wilt ruled be; / It will direct thee to the Holy Land, / If thou wilt its Directions understand: / Yea, it will make the ſloathful, active be; / The Blind alſo, delightful things to ſee.
Word Forms
- slothfull
Synonyms for slothful
Depending on context, synonyms include inactive, sluggish, indolent, otiose, faineant, lazy.
Antonyms for slothful
Common opposites include active.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indolent, idle, lazy, faineant, work-shy, otiose.
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