John James Audubon

The Golden Eagle, which has universally been considered as a bird of most extraordinary powers of flight, is in my estimation little more than a sluggard, though its wings are long and ample.

American Scientist

Isaac Watts

Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, you have waked me too soon, I must slumber again.

English Politician

Sluggard suggests a strong disapproval of someone's laziness or inactivity.

Negative Connotation

Use 'sluggard' in casual settings, as it might be too informal and even rude in professional contexts.

Not for Formal Use

'Sluggard' can be insulting. Be mindful not to offend someone by calling them this.

Often Insulting

 thou sluggard consider her ways and be wise and I don't know if the Solomon King Solomon was referring to their fighting skills he was probably referring more to the fact that they saved their food for periods of where they were hungry and they were you know careful about the way they organize their lives in

Interview: Mark Moffett...

 There are nest maintenance workers working throughout the nest. And curiously, and interestingly, it looks as though at any time about half the ants in the colony are just doing nothing. So, despite what it says in the Bible, about, you know, "Look to the ant, thou sluggard,"