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Acedia

Definition: A spiritual or psychological state of apathy, boredom, or lack of enthusiasm towards one's duties or responsibilities.

Sense 1 (Noun): A state of listlessness or indifference towards activities, particularly work or study.

Usage: After finishing her last project, she fell into a state of acedia and struggled to find motivation for her next task.

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Sense 2 (Noun): In medieval Christian theology, a state of spiritual sloth or neglect of one's relationship with God.

Usage: The monastic community emphasized the importance of spiritual disciplines to prevent acedia from taking root in their lives.

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Sense 3 (Noun): Local slang used in certain regions to describe a feeling of restlessness or discontent.

Usage: In the small town, acedia was a term commonly used by the locals to express their desire for excitement and adventure.

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Sense 4 (Adjective): Pertaining to or characterized by apathy and lack of interest.

Usage: The acedia attitude in the workplace led to a decline in productivity among the employees.

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