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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 indolence rather than any lack of natural intelligence."
Strongest
indolence
laziness
idleness
Strong
sluggishness
lethargy
Opposites of sloth
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of sloth varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
diligence
industriousness
energy
vigor
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sloth. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sloth