Acedias
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of acedia: states of spiritual apathy, listlessness, and disengagement from virtuous activity.
“Medieval monks were warned that acedias would creep in during the long afternoon hours of prayer.”
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Four vowels A, E, I, A, starts ACE, ends in IAS, a recognisable theological suffix
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Four vowels make this a strong rack-clearing play, D worth 2 points adds modest value
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