Acedia
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A state of spiritual apathy and listless inactivity in the practice of virtue, historically classed as one of the seven deadly sins.
“The monk struggled with acedia, finding it impossible to summon enthusiasm for his daily prayers.”
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a·ce·di·a
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Four vowels (A, E, I, A) out of six letters, heavy vowel content is a strong clue when guessing.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, ideal when holding excess vowels, as it clears A, E, and I in a single play.
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