Acedy

/əˈsiːd.i/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, affected by, or characterized by acedia; spiritually listless or apathetic.

Etymology

From acedia plus adjectival suffix -y. Used in Early Modern English theological texts to describe the state or condition of experiencing spiritual sloth.

Kelly Says

While 'acedy' never became as common as 'slothful,' it appears in rare historical religious texts as scholars tried to describe that uniquely spiritual form of burnout.

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