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sloth

The word “sloth” has 1 syllable: sloth

It's pronounced as /sloʊθ/

What is synonym and antonym for sloth?

In the thesaurus, “sloth” has 25 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sloth along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sloth

Antonyms for sloth

Meanings of sloth

  • noun
    1. Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.
    2. A herbivorous, arboreal South American mammal of the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, noted for its slowness and inactivity.
    3. A collective term for a group of bears.
  • verb
    1. To be idle; to idle (away time).

Example Sentences

  • The monk warned against the dangers of sloth in daily life.
  • A habit of sloth can prevent people from reaching their goals.
  • He overcame his sloth and began working more diligently.
  • The teacher encouraged students to avoid sloth and stay productive.
  • Years of sloth made it difficult for him to develop discipline.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sloth, such as: activity, ambition, animation, apathy, assiduity, assiduousness, briskness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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idleness

dawdling

deadness

languidness

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