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acedia in French

acedia in French is acédie — acedia means a deep lack of energy or interest in life, often leading someone to neglect their duties and feel restless or low.

acedia in French

acédie
noun
Spiritual or mental sloth.

What does "acedia" mean?

  1. noun A deep lack of energy or interest in life, often leading someone to neglect their duties and feel restless or low.
    "Her acedia kept her trapped in a cycle of depression and torpor."
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acedia in a sentence

  • Her acedia kept her trapped in a cycle of depression and torpor.

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What is "acedia" in French?
"acedia" in French is acédie. acedia means: A deep lack of energy or interest in life, often leading someone to neglect their duties and feel restless or low.
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