Slothful (Adjective)
Meaning
Disinclined to work or exertion; "faineant kings under whose rule the country languished"; "an indolent hanger-on"; "too lazy to wash the dishes"; "shiftless idle youth"; "slothful employees"; "the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The slothful employee spent most of his day browsing social media instead of working on his tasks.
- Her slothful nature made it difficult for her to get out of bed in the morning and start her day.
- The slothful attitude of the team members was reflected in their poor performance and lack of motivation.
- After a few months of unemployment, he had become slothful and struggled to find the energy to look for a new job.
- The slothful behavior of the students during the summer break was a stark contrast to their usual enthusiasm and energy during the school year.