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Definition of slothful

slothful

/ˈslɔːθ.fəl/
sloth · ful
Adverb:slothfully
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• adjective

1

Habitually lazy, indolent, or averse to exertion and work.

Example

"The once-prosperous estate fell into disrepair under the management of a slothful heir who neglected his duties."

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• Rhymes for slothful

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slouch

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'sloth' (from Old English 'slæwþ', related to 'slow') plus the suffix '-ful'. Historically, the term carried strong moral weight because sloth was classified in Christian theology as one of the seven deadly sins.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slothful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slothful
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