Indolent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪn.də.lənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Indolent is an adjective meaning Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor.
Meaning
Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor.
More Meanings
- Inducing laziness.
- (medicine) Causing little or no physical pain; progressing slowly; inactive (of an ulcer, etc.).
- (medicine) Healing slowly.
Example Sentences
indolent comfort
The indolent girl resisted doing her homework.
Mr. Churchill has pride; but his pride is nothing to his wife’s: his is a quiet, indolent, gentlemanlike sort of pride that would harm nobody, and only make himself a little helpless and tiresome; but her pride is arrogance and insolence!
Synonyms for indolent
Depending on context, synonyms include idle, work-shy, otiose, slothful, faineant, inactive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slothful, idle, lazy, faineant, work-shy, inactive.
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