Definition
accidias
noun
- Plural of accidia; a state of spiritual sloth, apathy, or listlessness, especially in religious or moral contexts.
Usage: archaic; theological; often used in historical or religious discussions
Examples
- Medieval theologians warned against the sin of accidia, which they saw as a form of spiritual laziness.
- The monk struggled with accidias during his long years in the monastery.
- Accidias was considered one of the deadly sins in early Christian doctrine.
- The hermit's accidias made it difficult for him to maintain his spiritual practices.