acedias
|a-ce-di-as|
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/əˈsiːdiəs/
(acedia)
lack of care
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acedia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akēdia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kēdos' meant 'care.'
Historical Evolution
'akēdia' transformed into the Latin word 'acedia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acedia' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of care or concern,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'spiritual or mental sloth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of listlessness or torpor, of not caring or not being concerned with one's position or condition in the world; spiritual or mental sloth.
The monk struggled with acedias, finding it hard to maintain his daily prayers.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 02:36