Vocabulary
Slothful
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Sadly, the state took a slothful approach to addressing the underlying land and water disputes which have fuelled conflict.
- From the controversy of issuance of Forms 45 to the slothful resolution of poll disputes, it seems that the stakeholders are not concerned about the need to present Pakistan`s electoral process as free, fair and transparent.
- Therefore, the state cannot afford to take a slothful approach where peacemaking in the district is concerned.
Synonyms
lazy, idle, indolent, work-shy, inactive, inert, sluggish, apathetic, lethargic
Antonyms
active, industrious, energetic
Curator example
“fatigue made him slothful”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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