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Etymology
Pronunciation
desidia
negligence
de-
away from, opposite of
+
diligence
careful and persistent work or effort
Desidia means negligence and can be thought of as de-0 (opposite of0) + diligence1, implying a lack of careful effort.
noun
  1. negligence
    Laziness or lack of care in one's duties or responsibilities
    La desidia de los empleados afectó la productividad de la empresa. // The employees' negligence affected the company's productivity.