Acedia Meaning in Bengali
Part of Speech: Noun
Pronunciation: uh-see-dee-uh
Short Definition of Acedia:
Acedia refers to a state of listlessness or indifference, particularly towards one’s work or responsibilities. It is characterized by a lack of motivation, apathy, and a general feeling of discontentment.
Acedia Synonyms:
Indolence, Sloth, Lethargy, Apathy, Torpor
Acedia Antonyms:
Enthusiasm (উদ্যম), Zeal (উদ্যম), Diligence (পরিশ্রম), Eagerness (উদ্যম), Ambition (উদ্যম)
Origin of Acedia:
The word “acedia” originated from the Greek word “akēdia,” which means “negligence” or “lack of care.” It was later adopted into Latin as “acedia” with a similar meaning. In medieval Christian theology, acedia was considered one of the seven deadly sins.
Nearby Words:
1. Acellular (Adjective)
2. Acerb (Adjective)
3. Acetabulum (Noun)
4. Acetaminophen (Noun)
5. Acetate (Noun)
Acedia in Literature Quotes:
1. “Acedia is the enemy of every artist.” – Thomas Merton
2. “Acedia is the despair that keeps us from engaging with the world and with ourselves.” – Kathleen Norris
3. “Acedia is the enemy of the spiritual life, making us restless and dissatisfied.” – Henri Nouwen
4. “Acedia is the poison that slowly kills our passion and purpose.” – Unknown
Meaning in Different Languages:
Hindi: आलस्या (Aalasya)
Nepali: आलस्या (Aalasya)
Urdu: سستی (Susti)
Tamil: ஆழ்ந்தமிழ் (Azhntamiḻ)
Telugu: ఆలస్యం (Ālasyaṁ)
Arabic: الكسل (Alkasl)
Chinese: 懒散 (Lǎnsǎn)
Japanese: 怠惰 (Taida)
Russian: Ацедия (Atsediya)
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