acedia
Meanings
Noun
- apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- Spiritual or mental sloth.
- Apathy; a lack of care or interest; indifference.
- Boredom; a melancholy leading to desperation.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin acēdia. Doublet of accidie.
Synonyms
accedie, accidie, apathy, ennui, indifference, laziness, sloth, weltschmerz
Scrabble Score: 9
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Words With Friends Score: 10
acedia is a valid Words With Friends word