indolent
adjective | /indolent/
not liking to work or be active; lazy
indolent
adjective | /indolent/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMnot liking to work or be active; lazy
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"His indolent attitude made him unpopular at the busy firm."
"The doctor warned that an indolent lifestyle could harm health."
Mnemonic Trick
INDOLENT → IN + DOLENT (dole out laziness): think inactive and lazy.
Etymology
From Latin indolent- “not feeling pain” historically, later lazy sense.
Used for habitually inactive or lazy behavior.
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