Acedia: The Struggle Between Apathy and Action

Can you pronounce acedia?

Friday, November 29, 2024

noun 1. Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy. "Many medical students report feeling a sense of acedia during the long hours of their residencies." "The meditation retreat relieved the mood of acedia I had been feeling for the past year." "I was overwhelmed with acedia when I tried to take two extra courses last semester." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, early 17th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings If you've ever used the phrase "no worries," a more fanciful replacement would be the word "acedia." The historical usage describes a state of mental or spiritual apathy, but the Greek etymology comes from "a-" (meaning "without") and "kēdos" (meaning "care"). While the original intent of "acedia" described something closer to a modern state of burnout, the roots of the word could be reclaimed with a more positive twist. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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