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Meaning of Sluggard
A person who is habitually lazy or idle.
Definitions
- A person who is lazy or idle, and likes to sleep or rest a lot
- Someone who avoids work or effort, and is often considered worthless or unproductive
Etymology of Sluggard
The word "sluggard" has its roots in the Old English words "slūg" and "weard", with "slūg" meaning slow or sluggish, and "weard" meaning guardian or watcher, later evolving to describe someone who is lazy or idle, with the first recorded use in the 14th century.
Example Uses
- The coach called the player a sluggard for not putting in enough effort during practice.
- After a few months of unemployment, he was accused of being a sluggard by his family.
- She was known to be a bit of a sluggard on Mondays, always hitting the snooze button repeatedly.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
go-getter
hardworker
achiever
high-flyer
whiz
dynamo
powerhouse
workaholic
diligent
industrious
assiduous
sedulous
painstaking
meticulous
thorough
conscientious
scrupulous
meticulous
perfectionist
overachiever
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