CEFR C1

slothful

adjective

Meaning

Characterized by laziness or idleness; disinclined to activity or exertion.

Examples

His slothful habits often led to missed deadlines and incomplete tasks.
The manager criticized the team for their slothful approach to the urgent project.

Synonyms: lazy, idle, indolent, languid

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slothful (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsloʊθfəl/

Definition

Characterized by laziness or idleness; disinclined to activity or exertion.

Examples

His slothful habits often led to missed deadlines and incomplete tasks.
The manager criticized the team for their slothful approach to the urgent project.
Despite the beautiful weather, the slothful cat refused to leave its warm bed.

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