Definitions

1. noun

a state of apathy or lack of energy, often accompanied by a sense of listlessness and inactivity

“The patient’s prolonged period of accidia made it challenging for her doctor to diagnose the underlying condition.”

2. noun

a feeling of listlessness and inactivity, often accompanied by a lack of motivation

“After a long period of accidia, John finally found the motivation to start working on his project again.”

3. noun

a type of spiritual or mental lethargy, often associated with a lack of spiritual or emotional vitality

“The monk struggled with accidia, feeling disconnected from his faith and lacking the energy to pray.”