Sluggard — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈslə-gərd/ slug·gard

Meaning & Definition of Sluggard

Sluggard (noun)

  1. a habitually lazy person

Sluggard (adjective)

  1. sluggardly

Sluggard (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a lazy person

    "tried to wake up the sluggards who were still sleeping at that late hour"

    similar: couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, loafer, lotus-eater, slouch, slug, slugabed
    related: bum, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, crawler, creeper, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke, snail, stick-in-the-mud, straggler, clock-watcher, goldbrick, malingerer, shirker, slacker, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, loller, lounger, saunterer, delayer, procrastinator, dropout, quitter
    opposite: doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter
    near: achiever, comer, highflier, live wire, powerhouse

Sluggard (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in lazy, slothful

    similar: ambitionless, apathetic, indolent, languorous, lazy, lazyish, listless, shiftless, slack, slothful, sluggardly, dull, inactive, inert, lethargic, quiescent, sleepy, sluggish, torpid, dormant, inanimate, motionless, resting, sedentary, static, still, dead, dopey, drugged, asleep, drowsy, somnambulant, catatonic, comatose
    opposite: active, busy, engaged, occupied, working, animated, bouncing, dynamic, energetic, kinetic, lively, peppy, perky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vigorous, vital, vivacious, zippy, assiduous, diligent, hardworking, industrious, sedulous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sluggard

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sluggard:

couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, loafer, lotus-eater, slouch, slug, slugabed, ambitionless, apathetic, indolent, languorous, lazy, lazyish, listless, shiftless, slack, slothful, sluggardly, dull, inactive, inert, lethargic, quiescent, sleepy, sluggish, torpid, dormant, inanimate, motionless, resting, sedentary, static, still, dead, dopey

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sluggard

Words with the opposite meaning of Sluggard:

doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter, active, busy, engaged, occupied, working, animated, bouncing, dynamic, energetic, kinetic, lively, peppy, perky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vigorous, vital, vivacious, zippy, assiduous, diligent, hardworking, industrious

Related Words for Sluggard

bum, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, crawler, creeper, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke, snail, stick-in-the-mud, straggler, clock-watcher, goldbrick, malingerer, shirker, slacker, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, loller, lounger, saunterer, delayer, procrastinator, dropout, quitter

Near Antonyms of Sluggard

achiever, comer, highflier, live wire, powerhouse

Word Forms of Sluggard

Derived words: sluggardness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sluggard

Middle English sluggart

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Sluggard

What does "Sluggard" mean?

"Sluggard" means a habitually lazy person. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a habitually lazy person. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sluggard"?

Other words for "Sluggard" include couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones and loafer. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sluggard" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sluggard"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sluggard". Common alternatives include couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, loafer, lotus-eater and slouch.

What is the opposite of "Sluggard"?

Antonyms of "Sluggard" include doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter, active and busy. Near antonyms include achiever, comer, highflier and live wire.

How do you use "Sluggard" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sluggard" in a sentence: "tried to wake up the sluggards who were still sleeping at that late hour".

Is "Sluggard" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sluggard" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sluggard"?

"Sluggard" is pronounced /ˈslə-gərd/ and divided into syllables as slug·gard.

What is the origin of the word "Sluggard"?

"Sluggard" comes from Middle English sluggart. First known use: 14th century.