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sloth Synonyms

Another word for sloth

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• noun (Context 1)

Reluctance to work or make an effort; extreme laziness or indolence.

Usage Example

"His academic failure was largely due to his own laziness rather than any lack of natural intelligence."

Strongest
laziness
indolence
slothfulness
idleness
Strong
sluggishness
lethargy
torpor
inertia
languor
Weak
apathy

Opposites of sloth

The opposite of sloth shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

industriousness
diligence
industry
assiduity
conscientiousness
vigor
energy
alacrity
See all opposites of sloth

• Nearby Words

sloshed
sloshy
slot
sloth
slothful
slothfully
slothfulness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sloth. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sloth
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