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The word sloth means slowness, laziness, or indolence. The name sloth for the "lazy" animal comes from the word, not the other way around.

Sloth is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, with the meaning physical apathy, or idleness, a lack of spiritual activity.

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Why is a lazy people called slothful?

Because the animal sloths are extremely slow moving and appear to be lazy.


Why is a lazy person called slothful?

The term "slothful" comes from the sin of sloth in Christian teachings, which refers to laziness and an unwillingness to exert effort. It is associated with the slow-moving nature of the animal "sloth," known for its lethargy and lack of activity. So, calling a lazy person "slothful" is a metaphorical way of highlighting their lack of motivation and productivity.


Why are lazy people called slothful?

The word sloth comes from the word slow, and means laziness or indolence. The word was used as a name for the animal (e.g. tree sloth, three-toed sloth) due to their slow movement and general air of inactivity.


Which of these are synonyms of industrious - Enthusiastic Slothful Sluggish Indolent Slow Lazy?

The adjective enthusiastic could fit someone who is industrious (hard-working, diligent). The adjectives slothful, sluggish, indolent, slow and lazy can all be antonyms (opposites) of industrious.


What is a person who is slothful called?

lazy, tired, or sleepy


What is another word lazy?

Slothful or Indolent


How do you use slothful in the sentence?

Slothful is used in a sentence by using the word lazy and unwilling to do work?


What does the word slothful mean?

Slothful means being lazy or showing a lack of effort or activity. It describes a person who is disinclined to work or make an effort.


Do three toed sloths live in warm or cold areas?

No they live in trees in the South American Jungle eating leaves in a very slow, or "slothful" manner.


How many times is slothful used in the bible?

The word "slothful" is in the King James Version of the Bible 15 times. It is in 15 verses.


Why some people are called sloths?

because they are slow and sometimes lazy


What is the definition of murcid?

Slothful; shirking of duties or responsibilities