CEFR B2

sloth

noun

Meaning

Extreme laziness or idleness, often considered a vice; also, a slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammal native to Central and South America.

Examples

  • His constant sloth prevented him from ever finishing his projects on time.
  • The three-toed sloth moved so slowly that moss grew on its fur.

Synonyms: laziness, idleness, indolence, languor