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Synonyms of acedia

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Another word for acedia is ennui. Other synonyms of acedia are Weltschmerz and listlessness.

Synonyms and similar words for acedia

nounSpiritual or mental sloth and the feeling it provokes; apathy or indifference; a lack of care or...

  • accidieSloth, slothfulness, especially as inducing general listlessness and apathy.
  • ennuiA gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression.
  • WeltschmerzAn apathetic or pessimistic view of life; depression concerning or discomfort with the human condition or state of the...
  • listlessnessThe state of being listless; apathetic indifference; lethargy.
  • sluggishness

Meaning of acedia

  1. noun Spiritual or mental sloth and the feeling it provokes; apathy or indifference; a lack of care or interest and the resultant avoidance of duties; a bored melancholy leading to desperation, restlessness and anxiety.

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Questions about synonyms of acedia

What is another word for acedia?
Acedia has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ennui, Weltschmerz and listlessness.
What does acedia mean?
Acedia means spiritual or mental sloth and the feeling it provokes; apathy or indifference; a lack of care or interest and the resultant avoidance of duties; a bored melancholy leading to desperation, restlessness and anxiety.

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