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slothful

[/ˈsloʊθfəl/]
adjective
preguiçoso
1. unwilling to work or make an effort; lazy
He was criticized for his slothful attitude toward his responsibilities.
Ele foi criticado por sua atitude preguiçosa em relação às suas responsabilidades.
2. moving slowly or sluggishly
The slothful pace of the project frustrated the team.
O ritmo preguiçoso do projeto frustrou a equipe.
3. showing lack of energy or interest
He gave a slothful response to the urgent request.
Ele deu uma resposta preguiçosa ao pedido urgente.
NYC Slang
lazy, unmotivated
Synonyms
lazyidlesluggishindolentlethargicinactive
Antonyms
industriousdiligentactiveenergetichardworking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preguiçoso
most common usage
São Paulo
preguiçoso
standard usage
Portugal
preguiçoso
standard usage; also 'indolente' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

slothful as a snail
slothful nature
slothful behavior
overcome one's slothful tendencies
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