Associations to the word «Acedia»

Wiktionary

ACEDIA, noun. Spiritual or mental sloth.
ACEDIA, noun. Apathy; a lack of care or interest; indifference
ACEDIA, noun. Boredom

Dictionary definition

ACEDIA, noun. Apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins).

Wise words

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