Definition of ACEDIA

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.

Scrabble Score: 9

acedia is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acedia is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acedia is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

acedia is a valid Words With Friends word