noun
Uncommon
sloth
slohth
Sloth (noun) means Laziness or a strong reluctance to make an effort. Example: “His sloth kept him from ever finishing the project.”
noun
1
Laziness or a strong reluctance to make an effort.
"His sloth kept him from ever finishing the project."
2
A slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammal native to Central and South America.
"The sloth hung upside down from a branch, barely moving."
How to use sloth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the sin/trait of laziness, or the slow-moving rainforest animal named for that trait.
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Common pairings
fall into sloth
a three-toed sloth
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Word forms
- Plural
- sloths
- Third person singular
- sloths
- Past tense
- slothed
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Etymology
From Old English "slǣwþ," meaning laziness, itself built on the word "slow."
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What does “sloth” mean?
The word “sloth” means laziness or a strong reluctance to make an effort. In plain terms, either the sin/trait of laziness, or the slow-moving rainforest animal named for that trait.
How do you pronounce “sloth”?
“Sloth” is pronounced slohth (/slɔθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sloth” in a sentence?
Here is “sloth” used in a sentence: “His sloth kept him from ever finishing the project.”
What is another word for “sloth”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sloth” include tardigrade.
What part of speech is “sloth”?
“Sloth” is a noun.
Where does the word “sloth” come from?
The word “sloth” comes from Old English. From Old English "slǣwþ," meaning laziness, itself built on the word "slow.".
Is “sloth” a common word?
“Sloth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sloth” have?
“Sloth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: laziness or a strong reluctance to make an effort.
