sloth

UK
/slɒθ/
US
/slɔθ/

Translations

slothnoun
sloths
pl
UK
/slɒθ/
US
/slɔθ/
The sloth hung from the tree branch, moving slowly.
Ленивец висел на ветке дерева, двигаясь медленно.
His sloth prevented him from completing the project on time.
Его лень помешала ему завершить проект вовремя.
Additional translations
slothadjective
UK
/sləʊθ/
US
/sloʊθ/
Used attributively to describe something relating to or characteristic of sloths.

Definitions

slothnoun
A slow-moving tropical American mammal that hangs upside down from the branches of trees using its long limbs and hooked claws.
The sloth moved slowly through the trees, barely making a sound.
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.
His sloth was evident in the way he avoided any form of physical activity.
slothadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a sloth (the animal).
The sanctuary features several sloth enclosures that mimic their natural habitat.