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- [in-dl-uh nt]
- /ˈɪn dl ənt/
- /ˈɪn.dəl.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-dl-uh nt]
- /ˈɪn dl ənt/
Definitions of indolent word
- adjective indolent having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person. 1
- adjective indolent Pathology. causing little or no pain; inactive or relatively benign: an indolent ulcer that is not painful and is slow to heal. 1
- noun indolent Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. 1
- adjective indolent lazy, sluggish 1
- adjective indolent Someone who is indolent is lazy. 0
- adjective indolent disliking work or effort; lazy; idle 0
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Origin of indolent
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin indolent- (stem of indolēns), equivalent to in- in-3 + dolent- (stem of dolēns) present participle of dolēre to be pain-ful, be in pain; see dole2, -ent
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Parts of speech for Indolent
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indolent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indolent
adj indolent
- easygoing — going easily, as a horse.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- inert — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
- lackadaisical — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
Antonyms for indolent
adj indolent
- diligent — constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
- industrious — working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent: an industrious person.
- intent — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- busy — A busy time is a period of time during which you have a lot of things to do.
adjective indolent
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
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