acedy
|a-ce-dy|
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/ˈæsɪdi/
spiritual sloth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acedy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'acedia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kedos' meant 'care.'
Historical Evolution
'acedia' transformed into the modern English word 'acedy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'spiritual sloth or apathy,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
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 acedy, finding it hard to maintain his spiritual duties.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 01:36