slothful Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite disinclined to work or exertion
lazy; indolent; faineant; otiose; work-shy.
- faineant kings under whose rule the country languished
- an indolent hanger-on
- too lazy to wash the dishes
- shiftless idle youth
- slothful employees
- the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy
WordNet
Sloth"ful adjective
Definitions
Addicted to sloth; inactive; sluggish; lazy; indolent; idle. He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Prov. xviii. 9.
--Sloth"ful*ly , adv. --Sloth"ful*ness , n.
