Synonyms for slothfulness

Most common

inertia · sloth · sleuth · indolence

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The state or quality of being slothful.

Forms

Plural

slothfulnesses → sloths, indolences, inertiae, sleuths…

Example sentences

• inertia Inertia is inherent in any material object.
• sloth Sloth or laziness is one of the seven deadly sins.
• sleuth The sleuth gave Mennad his card before he left.
• indolence Our problem is not ignorance, but indolence.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

sloth¹

6 letters

sleuth¹

7 letters

inertia³

8 letters

laziness³, idleness³

9 letters

indolence

12 letters

sluggishness³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inertia³ = 3 syllables).