be slothful
Example Sentences
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Several sat up palpably bristling as Edward of Wales laid down two premises which, if valid, lead straight to the conclusion that even Tycoons may be slothful, obtuse, incompetent.
From Time Magazine Archive
Help us to resist its desire to eat, to drink, to sleep overmuch, to be idle, to be slothful.
From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Luther, Martin
"And what is that, my most precious friend Anthony?" replied Lambourne; "for I swear by the pillow of the Seven Sleepers I will not be slothful in amending it."
From Kenilworth by Scott, Walter, Sir
Will they not necessarily be slothful, if you are silent and sleep?
From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Stump, Joseph
A. To show that virtuous men should not be slothful, but diligent and always in action.
