noun
- Plural of acedia; states of spiritual sloth, apathy, or listlessness, especially in religious or moral contexts.
Usage: Often used in theological or literary contexts; Singular form is 'acedia'
Examples
- The monk struggled against the acedias that threatened his spiritual devotion.
- Medieval theologians identified acedias as one of the deadly sins.
- Her acedias prevented her from engaging with the community.
- The character's acedias reflected a deeper crisis of faith.
- Acedias can manifest as a profound indifference to one's duties and responsibilities.