Seven Deadly Sins

noun a state of listlessness or torpor, of not caring or not being concerned with one's position or condition in the world

• The monk struggled with acedia, a spiritual apathy that hindered his devotion to prayer.
• I've been feeling a bit of acedia lately, just not motivated to do much of anything.
• I can't shake off this feeling of acedia, it's like a constant cloud hanging over me.
• Acedia is like a heavy weight on your shoulders, dragging you down and sapping your energy.

noun extreme greed for wealth or material gain

adjective avaricious (having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain)

• The businessman's avarice led him to exploit his workers for higher profits.
• Her avarice for designer handbags is getting out of control.
• I can't believe his avarice for money has driven him to cheat his own family.
• The avarice of the corporation's executives knows no bounds, as they continue to prioritize profits over ethical practices.

noun an eager or excessive desire for wealth or possessions

• The businessman's cupidity led him to make unethical decisions in order to increase his profits.
• Her cupidity for designer handbags often led her to overspend on shopping trips.
• I can't believe his cupidity made him steal money from his own family.
• The politician's cupidity for power blinded him to the needs of the people he was supposed to serve.

noun habitual greed or excess in eating

• The act of excessive eating is often associated with the sin of gluttony.
• She's always indulging in desserts, a real gluttony for sweets.
• He's such a food hog, always showing his gluttony at the buffet.
• His gluttony for power knows no bounds, he will do anything to get ahead.

noun intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

• The company's downfall was ultimately caused by the greed of its executives.
• His greed for money knows no bounds.
• Don't be such a greedy guts, share some of that pizza!
• Greed is like a bottomless pit that can never be satisfied.

adjective showing a lack of effort or care; lazy or idle

• The slothful employee failed to meet the project deadline.
• My brother is so slothful, he never helps with chores around the house.
• Don't be so slothful, get off the couch and do something productive!
• The slothful pace of the snail was almost comical to watch.

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

• Accidie is a term used in medieval theology to describe a state of spiritual apathy or indifference.
• Accidie is like feeling lazy and unmotivated, but on a deeper spiritual level.
• I can't seem to shake off this accidie, I just don't feel like doing anything.
• Accidie is like a dark cloud hanging over your soul, draining you of all energy and purpose.

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

• Accidia is a term used in medieval theology to describe a state of spiritual apathy or laziness.
• Accidia is like feeling too lazy to even get out of bed in the morning.
• I can't deal with your accidia right now, get up and do something productive!
• Accidia can be a roadblock on the path to success, hindering progress and motivation.

noun a Latin noun meaning sloth or laziness

• The concept of accidiae was often discussed in medieval philosophy.
• I'm feeling a bit of accidiae today, just not motivated to do anything.
• Accidiae is like the ultimate laziness, can't be bothered to move a muscle.
• Accidiae can be like a dark cloud hanging over your productivity, making it hard to get things done.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'accidias' is a noun that refers to a state of spiritual sloth or apathy.

• The accidias of the employees led to a decrease in productivity.
• The accidias of the students caused them to fall behind in their studies.
• I can't stand the accidias of my roommate, she never cleans up after herself.
• The accidias of the town spread like a contagious disease, affecting everyone's motivation.