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ἀφιλότιμος

ἀφιλότιμος, without due ambition

ἀφῐλό-τῑμος, ον,
  • lacking in ambition, Is. 7.35, Lycurg. 69, Arist. EN 1107b29: Sup., Plb. 6.48.8; βίος ἀ. εἰς δόξαν Inscr.Prien. 112.11, cf. Eun. VS p.491 B. Adv. -μως Plb. 12.23.8; πρὸς πολίτας ζῆν Plu. Cupid. 2.525d; but also, without fear or favour, impartial, IG 9(2).517.34 (Epist. Philipp.).
      • 2 simply, indifferent, πρὸς κάλλος J. AJ 2.9.6. Adv. -μως lukewarmly, PPetr. 2 p.5.
    • II of things, not honourable, paltry, ἡ ἀπὸ μικρῶν δόξα ἀ. Plu. Aud.poet. 2.35a.

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