slothful

American  

[slawth-fuhl, slohth-] / ˈslɔθ fəl, ˈsloʊθ- /

adjective

1. sluggardly; indolent; lazy.

   Synonyms:

   slack, torpid, inactive, sluggish

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slothful British  

/ ˈsləʊθfʊl /

adjective

1. indolent

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Related Words

See idle.

Other Word Forms

• slothfully adverb
• slothfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of slothful

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; sloth + -ful

Example Sentences

Humans have long since lived a slothful existence in a spaceship where work is unnecessary and even walking is optional.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s one thing to cheer the firing of federal employees if you consider them a bunch of slothful layabouts.

From Los Angeles Times

“Where Eve once seemed wild and inspired to Joan,” writes Anolik, “she now seemed slack and slothful. Where Joan once seemed meticulous and masterly to Eve, she now seemed dogged and doctrinaire.”

From Los Angeles Times

We’re told to push them out to fend for themselves financially or risk raising irresponsible adults — slothfully living in their childhood bedroom or the basement — incapable of managing their money.

From Washington Post

Conquest would allow American men to shed the temptations of the “slothful life” and become a “more manful race.”

From New York Times