Indolent
Indolent (Adj) /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/
lazy; showing no real interest or effort, lethargic, sluggish, idle, slothful, apathetic, lax, torpid, languid:
Indolent in context
He felt too indolent to get out of bed last Friday.
Don’t surrender to any sense of indolence. Otherwise, you’ll turn into quite an indolent person.
Do you think that indolent people are smarter than ordinary ones?
Despite being exceptionally talented, Mark’s indolent nature often hindered his progress. Rather than seizing opportunities and pushing his projects forward, he preferred lounging on his couch, binge-watching shows, and procrastinating tasks that required his attention. His friends often urged him to overcome his indolent habits, believing that with just a bit of effort, he could achieve remarkable success. However, Mark seemed content with his leisurely lifestyle, unaware of the potential he was allowing to slip by each day.
Antonyms
energetic
Parts of speech
- Noun: indolence
- Adverb: indolently
