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has gloss | eng: Acedia (also accidie or accedie, from Latin acidĭa, and this from Greek ἀκηδία, negligence) describes a state of listlessness or torpor, of not caring or not being concerned with ones position or condition in the world. It can lead to a state of being unable to perform ones duties in life. Its spiritual overtones make it related to but distinct from depression. Acedia was originally noted as a problem among monks and other ascetics who maintained a solitary life. |
lexicalization | eng: acedia |
instance of | c/Emotions |
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