Sluggard

Noun

Definition: A lazy, slow-moving person.

Synonyms: Idler, Loafer, Drone

Antonyms: Hard worker, Diligent person

Examples:

He was known as a sluggard, always avoiding work.
The sluggard refused to get out of bed early in the morning.

Mnemonics:

Imagine a sluggish slug moving lazily, representing a sluggard.

Etymology:

Origin:

Old English 'slugge' (lazy person) + the suffix '-ard' (indicating a person). The root word 'slugge' may have originated from the Proto-Germanic word 'sluggōną' meaning 'to be lazy'.

Historical Usage:

The word 'sluggard' has been used since Old English to describe a lazy or slow-moving person.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Sleep like a sluggard"

Explanation:

To sleep in a lazy and sluggish manner, often implying oversleeping or being unproductive in bed.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'sluggard' with 'slugger', which actually means a powerful or aggressive hitter in sports like baseball.

Explanation:

Although the words sound similar, their meanings and usage are completely different. A sluggard refers to a lazy individual, while a slugger refers to a skilled and aggressive hitter in sports.