sloth

noun

ˈslȯth How to pronounce sloth (audio)
Definition of slothnext
as in inertia
an inclination not to do work or engage in activities a youth inclined more toward sloth than athletics

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Recent Examples of sloth For example, travelers can explore Arenal Volcano, hike through the cloud forests of Monteverde, or spot wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and iguanas at Manuel Antonio National Park. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 From some giant prehistoric sloths that fell into a sinkhole 500,000 years ago to extinct elephants to today’s massive invasive pythons, Florida has always been a biological playground. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 Much of the island is protected by Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park, a pristine patch of reef and rainforest inhabited by monkeys, sloths, sea turtles, rare bird species, and more than 80 types of coral. — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Inside, customers could get up close to the sloths for $50 a person. — Katie Surma, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sloth
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inertia
Noun
  • At the extreme, such acceleration in imaging can only become entangled with inertia.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Winners who keep winning are willing to take a critical look at their current inertia, admit to its weaknesses and then begin enacting a plan to change direction.
    — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of inertia

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