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Definition of slothfulness

slothfulness

/ˈsloʊθ.fəl.nəs/
sloth · ful · ness
Adverb:slothfully
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Adjective:slothful
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being lazy, sluggish, or habitually disinclined to exertion or work.

Example

"The chronicler attributed the decline of the estate to the sheer slothfulness of its heirs, who neglected the fields for years."

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• Rhymes for slothfulness

• Nearby Words

sloth bear
slothful
slothfully
slothfulness
slouch
slouchy
slough

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'slothful' and the noun-forming suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Old English noun 'slæwth' (sloth), derived from 'slaw' meaning slow.

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