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acedia

/uh-see-dee-uh/US // əˈsi di ə //UK // (əˈsiːdɪə) //

强迫症,齿科,强迫性,强迫失踪

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : sloth. Compare deadly sins.
    • : laziness or indifference in religious matters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • He knew that he had that sentimental disorder which he called 'acedia,' and wished to be rid of it.

  • What in Petrarch was a tendency, became an established condition in Rousseau: the acedia reached its climax.

  • Greek ἀκηδία; whence acedia or accidia in Latin; English accidie.