What does sluggard mean?
Sluggard means A person who is lazy, stupid, or idle by habit..
Sluggard
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A person who is lazy, stupid, or idle by habit..
Definitions by Sense
- A person who is lazy, stupid, or idle by habit.
- A person slow to begin necessary work, a slothful person.
- A fearful or cowardly person, a poltroon.
Example Sentences
But while these sluggards slept on, on dry land, snoring peacefully beside their owners, the oldest boat was up at the crack as old folk often are, and was therefore the first craft to move across the unfrozen lake.
Synonyms for sluggard
Antonyms for sluggard
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Word Forms
- sluggards
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sluggard?
Common synonyms include slug.
What is the opposite of sluggard?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sluggard in a sentence?
But while these sluggards slept on, on dry land, snoring peacefully beside their owners, the oldest boat was up at the crack as old folk often are, and was therefore the first craft to move across the unfrozen lake.
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