Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intellectual-laziness
Noun
/ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/
Definition
A tendency to avoid engaging in critical thinking or deep intellectual effort.
Examples
- Many people fall into intellectual laziness when they rely solely on social media for their news.
- In a world full of information, intellectual laziness can lead to a lack of true understanding.
- She warned her students against intellectual laziness, encouraging them to critically evaluate what they learned.
Meaning
Intellectual laziness refers to the unwillingness or lack of motivation to apply one’s mind to learning or understanding complex ideas, often resulting in superficial thinking and accepting information at face value.
Synonyms
- Intellectual apathy
- Complacency
- Cognitive indolence
