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- [in-dl-uh ns]
- /ˈɪn dl əns/
- /ˈɪn.dəl.ən/
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- [in-dl-uh ns]
- /ˈɪn dl əns/
Definitions of indolence word
- noun indolence the quality or state of being indolent. 1
- noun indolence Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness. 1
- abbreviation INDOLENCE idleness 1
- uncountable noun indolence Indolence means laziness. 0
- noun indolence Habitual laziness or sloth. 0
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Origin of indolence
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin indolentia freedom from pain; see indolent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Indolence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indolence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indolence
noun indolence
- laziness — lazy evaluation
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- disinclination — the absence of inclination; reluctance; unwillingness.
- procrastination — the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention: She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
Antonyms for indolence
noun indolence
- diligence — constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
- industry — the aggregate of manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a particular field, often named after its principal product: the automobile industry; the steel industry.
- energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
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