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[きゅう()·たい()]
kyuutai
noun

English Meaning(s) for 休怠

noun
  1. laziness; neglect

Definition and Synonyms for 休怠

Sloth apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Synonyms: 休怠, 怠惰, 怠慢, 横着, 無精
Indolence inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
Synonyms: ぐうたら, なまくら, 休怠, 怠惰, 怠慢, 怠け癖, 惰気, 惰眠, 懈怠, 懶惰, 横着, 無精, 物憂い, 物臭, 緩怠, もの臭い, 遊惰, 骨惜しみ
Sluggishness a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
Synonyms: 不活動, 休怠, 傾眠, 嗜眠, 昏睡, 無気力

Meanings for each kanji in 休怠

» rest; day off; retire; sleep
» neglect; laziness

Categories 休怠 is a member of

Deadly Sin an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
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Inactivity a disposition to remain inactive or inert
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Torpor a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
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