word
oblomovism
ob-LOH-moh-viz-um
ɒbˈloʊmoʊˌvɪzəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
oblomovism
Dictionary meaning
A cultural and literary term for extreme apathy, inertia, and indifference; epitomised by the novel's protagonist who rarely leaves his bed.
History and origin
Named after Oblomov, the protagonist of Ivan Goncharov's 1859 novel.
Common mispronunciations
OB-loh-moh-viz-umob-loh-MOH-viz-um
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