ignavus — meaning in English

English meaning

• cowardly adjective Lacking courage; showing fear when bravery is called for.
• lazy adj Unwilling to work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
• slothful adj Lazy; idle; tending to sloth.
• sluggish adjective Slow-moving, lacking energy or alertness.

Senses

ignavus is used for these senses in English:

• cowardly Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.
• lazy Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
• slothful lazy; idle; tending to sloth.
• sluggish Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive

lazy — full definition

1. adj Unwilling to work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
2. adj Slow-moving or relaxed rather than active.

Related Latin words