 sloth |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits | |
| Synonyms: | tree_sloth | |
| Related terms: | edentate two-toed_sloth ai two-toed_sloth Bradypodidae | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a disinclination to work or exert yourself | |
| Synonyms: | slothfulness | |
| Related terms: | reluctance | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (religion,theology) apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins) | |
| Synonyms: | acedia laziness | |
| Related terms: | mortal_sin | |
| Similar spelling: |
slot sleuth Sleeth slut slit slat Slota Sloat sleet slaty slate slatey |
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