Accidie

Pronunciation: /ˈæksɪdi/

Definitions of accidie

noun a state of spiritual apathy or indifference, especially as a result of being weary or bored

Example Sentences

A1 I feel accidie when I have nothing to do.

A2 Accidie is a feeling of spiritual apathy or indifference.

B1 Accidie can be a sign of burnout in the workplace.

B2 The monk struggled with accidie as he found it difficult to maintain his spiritual practices.

C1 Accidie is often seen as a form of sloth or laziness in philosophical discussions.

C2 Overcoming accidie requires a deep introspection and reevaluation of one's values and goals.

Examples of accidie in a Sentence

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

informal Accidie is like feeling lazy and unmotivated, but on a deeper spiritual level.

slang I can't seem to shake off this accidie, I just don't feel like doing anything.

figurative Accidie is like a dark cloud hanging over your soul, draining you of all energy and purpose.

Grammatical Forms of accidie

• past tense: accidied
• plural: accidies
• comparative: more accidie
• superlative: most accidie
• present tense: accidie
• future tense: will accidie
• perfect tense: have accidied
• continuous tense: is accidying
• singular: accidie
• positive degree: accidie
• infinitive: to accidie
• gerund: accidying
• participle: accidied

Origin and Evolution of accidie

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'accidie' originated from the Latin word 'accidia' which was derived from the Greek word 'akēdia' meaning 'listlessness'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval literature to describe a spiritual torpor or apathy, the word 'accidie' evolved over time to also refer to a state of mental or emotional lethargy.