Slothful
mediumNegative toneSLOTH-ful
adjective
Definition
Lazy; unwilling to work or exert effort
Memory hook
SLOTH-ful: like a SLOTH hanging motionless from a tree - too lazy to move at anything but snail's pace.
Examples
“His slothful behavior prevented him from achieving his goals.”
“The slothful employee was eventually fired.”
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GRE Tip
Slothful is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "lazy" or "indolent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "industrious".
Related GRE Words
indolent
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy
stagnate
To cease developing; to become inactive or dull
torpid
Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
inert
lacking the power to move or act; sluggish or chemically inactive
languid
lacking energy or vigor; slow and relaxed
lethargic
Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
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