Accidia

Pronunciation: /ækˈsɪdiə/

Definitions of accidia

noun a state of apathy or laziness, especially with regard to one's duties or responsibilities

Example Sentences

A1 Accidia is a feeling of laziness or apathy.

A2 The student's accidia was evident in their lack of motivation to study.

B1 Accidia can be a barrier to achieving one's goals.

B2 Overcoming accidia requires determination and self-discipline.

C1 The artist struggled with accidia, but eventually found inspiration in nature.

C2 Accidia can be a sign of deeper emotional issues that may require professional help to address.

Examples of accidia in a Sentence

formal Accidia is a term used in medieval theology to describe a state of spiritual apathy or laziness.

informal Accidia is like feeling too lazy to even get out of bed in the morning.

slang I can't deal with your accidia right now, get up and do something productive!

figurative Accidia can be a roadblock on the path to success, hindering progress and motivation.

Grammatical Forms of accidia

• plural: accidias
• comparative: more accidous
• superlative: most accidous
• present tense: accidia
• future tense: will accidia
• perfect tense: has accidia
• continuous tense: is accidia
• singular: accidia
• positive degree: accidia
• infinitive: to accidia
• gerund: accidying
• participle: accidied

Origin and Evolution of accidia

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accidia' originated from the Latin word 'accidiea' which means 'listlessness' or 'neglect'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'acedie' and Middle English as 'accidie'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval Christian theology to describe a state of spiritual apathy or indifference, 'accidia' has evolved over time to also encompass a broader sense of sloth or laziness in general.