indolent — showing a disposition to avoid exertion; lazy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a disposition to avoid exertion; lazy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪndələnt/
Example Sentences
- His indolent cat sleeps 20 hours a day and only wakes up for tuna.
- The indolent prince preferred Netflix to running the kingdom.
- She criticized her roommate's indolent habits of leaving dishes unwashed.
indolent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪndələnt/]
showing a disposition to avoid exertion; lazy
He stayed indolent all afternoon while his chores piled up around him.
In-do-lent: too lazy to clear the lint from his to-do list!
Stay indolent while the world turns violent
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indolens', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'dolens' (suffering pain), meaning literally 'not feeling pain'. The word evolved to describe a reluctance to exert oneself due to an aversion to effort or discomfort.
Breakdown
in- (not) + dolent (from Latin dolere, to suffer/feel pain) + -ent (adjective suffix) = indolent (unwilling to exert effort)
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📝Examples
“His indolent cat sleeps 20 hours a day and only wakes up for tuna.”
“The indolent prince preferred Netflix to running the kingdom.”
“She criticized her roommate's indolent habits of leaving dishes unwashed.”
“The summer heat made everyone feel indolent and sluggish.”
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