noun
- plural of accidie; a state of spiritual sloth, apathy, or listlessness, especially in religious or moral contexts
Usage: archaic; literary; often used in theological or historical discussions
Examples
- Medieval monks warned against the accidies that could overcome a solitary hermit.
- The poet described the accidies of modern life as a spiritual malaise.
- Religious texts often mention accidies as one of the deadly sins.
- His accidies prevented him from pursuing any meaningful work.
- The philosopher argued that accidies was a form of moral weakness.