indolence (Meaning)

Wordnet

indolence (n)

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

Webster

indolence (n.)

Freedom from that which pains, or harasses, as toil, care, grief, etc.

The quality or condition of being indolent; inaction, or want of exertion of body or mind, proceeding from love of ease or aversion to toil; habitual idleness; indisposition to labor; laziness; sloth; inactivity.

FAQs About the word indolence

inactivity resulting from a dislike of workFreedom from that which pains, or harasses, as toil, care, grief, etc., The quality or condition of being indolent; i

laziness,inertia, lethargy, shiftlessness, idleness,sloth, sluggishness, loafing, lolling, lounging

ambition,industry, drive, initiative, initiative, enterprise, ambition, industry, industriousness, enterprise

The indolence of the summer afternoon lulled him into a state of relaxation.

His indolence was evident in his disheveled appearance and lack of motivation.

The indolence of the employees caused the project to fall behind schedule.

The indolence of the cat was evident in its refusal to move from its warm spot.