slothful

slothful Definition

sloth·ful (---fəl)

adjective

characterized by sloth; indolent; lazy

slothful Related Forms

sloth′·fully adverb sloth′·ful·ness noun

slothful Synonyms

modif.

slothful Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

man: Likewise, the slothful man may change himself into an active, energetic individual simply by polarizing along the lines of the desired quality.
servant: And, thou wicked and slothful servant, who sayest, ' He is an austere master, ' shalt be confounded for ever.

slothful Quotes

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.

—Bible (NewTestament)

The slothful man saith,There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

—Bible (Old Testament)

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