be slothful

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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

See you do not be slothful, but get up from this bed, and let us be off to the fields in our shepherd's clothing, as we had agreed.

From The Children's Hour, v 5. Stories From Seven Old Favorites by Tappan, Eva March

There can be no doubt," said the Grey Friar, "that it is a very evil habit in young girls to be slothful.

From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George

"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

"Nevertheless," replied Elspa Ruet, "I will try; it's my duty, and my sisterly love bids me no to be slothful in the task."

From Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters by Galt, John