Definitions for acedia

acedia a·ce·di·a

Spelling: [uh-see-dee-uh]
IPA: /əˈsi di ə/

Acedia is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 84 anagrams from letters in acedia (aacdei).

Definitions for acedia

noun

  1. sloth (def 1). Compare deadly sins.
  2. laziness or indifference in religious matters.

Origin of acedia

1600-10; Late Latin acēdia Greek akḗdeia, equivalent to akēdḗ(s) (a- a-6 + -kēdēs, adj. derivative of kêdos care, anxiety) + -ia -ia

Examples for acedia

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.

Word Value for acedia
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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