sluggard

[ sluhg-erd ]

noun

1. a person who is habitually inactive or lazy.

adjective

1. lazy; sluggardly.

sluggard

/ ˈslʌɡəd /

noun

1. a person who is habitually indolent

adjective

1. lazy

Derived Forms

• ˈsluggardness, noun
• ˈsluggardliness, noun
• ˈsluggardly, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sluggard¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, sluggard is from the Middle English word slogarde. See slug ¹, -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of sluggard¹

C14 slogarde; related to slug ¹

Example Sentences

It carried a story about a boy who had his teeth kicked out by a horse, an article on a farmer who had two sons: one “an early riser” and the other “an incorrigible sluggard”, and a report on the water depth of the Mahoning River.

From The Guardian

For example, government efficiency is but a pipe dream, and government effectiveness can be easily called the primary sluggard in reform.

From Washington Times

‘It is time to get up. It is half past four and very foggy. Come on! Sam is already getting breakfast ready. Even Pippin is up. I am just going to saddle the ponies, and fetch the one that is to be the baggage-carrier. Wake that sluggard Fatty! At least he must get up and see us off.’

From Literature

‘All others are up and doing. Come, Master Sluggard, and look at this place while you may!’

From Literature

‘Come on, you miserable sluggard!’

From Literature