sluggard

noun
UK: /ˈslʌɡərd/
US: /ˈslʌɡərd/

  1. A lazy person who avoids work or effort.

    1. He is a sluggard, always sleeping in.
    2. The sluggard's garden was overgrown with weeds, a testament to his apathy.

Synonyms

idler loafer lazybones

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sluggard" is /ˈslʌɡərd/ in British English and /ˈslʌɡərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sluggard": idler, loafer, lazybones.

Example usage of "sluggard": "He is a sluggard, always sleeping in.". More examples on the page.