1. Fainéantise.
2. Indolence.
3. Apathie.
ETYM Latin indolentia freedom from pain: cf. French indolence.
Inactivity resulting from a dislike of work; SYN. laziness.
ETYM Old Eng. slouthe, sleuthe, as. slewth, from slâw slow. Related to Slow.
1. A disinclination to work or exert oneself; SYN. slothfulness.
2. Apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins); SYN. laziness, acedia.