Acedia
Acedia is a term that originated from the Greek word “akēdia” meaning “negligence” or “carelessness.” It refers to a state of spiritual or mental apathy, often characterized by a lack of motivation, boredom, and a sense of dissatisfaction. In Telugu, acedia can be translated as ఆలస్యం, ఆనందరహితత, ఆకాంక్షారహితత (alasyam, anandarahitat, akanksharahitat).
Pronunciation
Acedia is pronounced as uh-see-dee-uh.
Synonyms
Some synonyms of acedia include apathy, indifference, listlessness, ennui, and lethargy.
Nearby Words
- Apathy (noun) – ఆనందరహితత (anandarahitat) – lack of interest or enthusiasm.
- Boredom (noun) – ఆకాంక్షారహితత (akanksharahitat) – a state of weariness and dissatisfaction due to lack of interest or stimulation.
- Indifference (noun) – సమానభావం (samanabhavam) – lack of concern, interest, or sympathy.
- Ennui (noun) – ఆనందరహితత (anandarahitat) – a feeling of dissatisfaction and boredom.
Example sentences:
- His apathy towards his studies resulted in poor grades. (ఆనందరహితత)
- The long lecture filled him with boredom. (ఆకాంక్షారహితత)
- She showed complete indifference towards his problems. (సమానభావం)
- He couldn’t shake off the feeling of ennui that plagued him. (ఆనందరహితత)
Antonyms
The antonym of acedia is ardor, which means enthusiasm or passion. In Telugu, ardor can be translated as ఉత్సాహం (utsaham).
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