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slothfullazy and unwilling to work or make an effort

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: lazy and unwilling to work or make an effort

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsloʊθfəl/

Example Sentences

  • The slothful cat refused to chase mice and instead hired a robot vacuum to do the job.
  • His slothful approach to exercise involved watching fitness videos while eating pizza.
  • The teacher criticized the student's slothful performance throughout the semester.

slothful

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈsloʊθfəl/]

lazy and unwilling to work or make an effort

a person in pajamas slouches deeply in their chair, feet up on the desk, completely ignoring their computer screen. They yawn widely while stretching their arms, making no effort to touch the keyboard despite papers scattered everywhere. Their workspace shows clear signs of neglect with empty coffee cups, crumpled papers, and dust gathering on equipment. Meanwhile, their coworker stands nearby holding important documents, looking frustrated and checking their watch impatiently. The coworker taps their foot while waiting for any sign of effort from their lazy colleague. The person continues to avoid eye contact and shows no intention of helping with the urgent work.  someone being lazy and completely unwilling to work or make any effort
💡 Concept

a person in pajamas slouches deeply in their chair, feet up on the desk, completely ignoring their computer screen. They yawn widely while stretching their arms, making no effort to touch the keyboard despite papers scattered everywhere. Their workspace shows clear signs of neglect with empty coffee cups, crumpled papers, and dust gathering on equipment. Meanwhile, their coworker stands nearby holding important documents, looking frustrated and checking their watch impatiently. The coworker taps their foot while waiting for any sign of effort from their lazy colleague. The person continues to avoid eye contact and shows no intention of helping with the urgent work. someone being lazy and completely unwilling to work or make any effort

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsloʊθfəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsləʊθfʊl/

🌳Etymology

Rootsloth
Suffix--ful

Origin

From Middle English 'sloth' meaning laziness or slowness, combined with the suffix '-ful'. The word 'sloth' is also the source of the animal name, as the sloth moves extremely slowly.

Breakdown

sloth (laziness, slowness) + -ful (full of, characterized by)

🎵Rhyme

wrathfulwrothful
wrathful
wrothful

🔗Collocations

slothful behavior
slothful attitude
slothful employee
slothful habits
become slothful

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The slothful cat refused to chase mice and instead hired a robot vacuum to do the job.

😄 Fun example

His slothful approach to exercise involved watching fitness videos while eating pizza.

The teacher criticized the student's slothful performance throughout the semester.

She overcame her slothful tendencies by setting small, achievable daily goals.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

lazyidleindolentlethargicsluggish

Antonyms

diligentindustriousenergetic

Related

slothsluggardprocrastinatelethargy

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