What does indolent mean?
Indolent means Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor..
Indolent
/ˈɪn.də.lənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor..
Definitions by Sense
- Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor.
- Inducing laziness.
- (medicine) Causing little or no physical pain; progressing slowly; inactive (of an ulcer, etc.).
- (medicine) Healing slowly.
Example Sentences
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!
indolent comfort
Synonyms for indolent
Antonyms for indolent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more indolent
- most indolent
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for indolent?
Common synonyms include idle, work-shy, otiose, slothful.
What is the opposite of indolent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use indolent in a sentence?
The indolent girl resisted doing her homework.
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