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What is another word for Indolent? – 209 Indolent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    Idle lazy slothful sluggish inactive lethargic apathetic indifferent unconcerned unenthusiastic lackadaisical languid listless torpid dormant inert passive complacent careless neglectful remiss dilatory tardy slow loitering dawdling procrastinating delaying languorous somnolent heavy dull sleepy dreamy absent-minded preoccupied distracted uninterested dispassionate unresponsive impassive phlegmatic stoic laid-back relaxed easygoing lackluster half-hearted unenergetic spiritless enervated exhausted spent weakened feeble frail debilitated enfeebled.

    Meaning of Indolent

    The primary meaning of the word "indolent" is being lazy or disinclined to exert oneself.

    Definitions

    • Disinclined to exert oneself, or being habitually lazy
    • Lacking energy or enthusiasm, or being sluggish and inactive
    • Having or showing a lack of interest or concern, or being indifferent

    Etymology of Indolent

    The word "indolent" originates from the Latin "indolens," meaning "without pain" or "painless," which is derived from "in-" (not) and "dolere" (to pain)
    Historically, the word was used to describe a painless or effortless condition, but its meaning shifted over time to describe a lack of effort or energy

    Example Uses

    • The indolent summer days made it difficult to stay motivated and focused on work
    • After a few months of indolent behavior, he realized he needed to make a change and start taking his responsibilities seriously
    • She was often criticized for being indolent and neglecting her duties, which led to her being replaced by a more diligent colleague

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    Diligent industrious hardworking energetic enthusiastic motivated driven ambitious proactive dynamic lively vigorous active zealous keen eager dedicated committed passionate ardent fervent zealous assiduous conscientious meticulous thorough persistent tireless indefatigable unflagging unremitting steadfast resolute determined purposeful enterprising adventurous bold daring.

    Related Nouns

    Indolence laziness sloth inertia lethargy apathy indifference complacency negligence remissness dilatoriness tardiness sluggishness dormancy inactivity passivity carelessness neglect procrastination delay languor somnolence heaviness dullness sleepiness dreaminess absent-mindedness preoccupation distraction disinterest dispassion impassivity phlegm stoicism.

    Related Verbs

    Idle laze sloth slack lag loiter dawdle procrastinate delay linger tarry hesitate vacillate waver falter flag droop slump languish somnambulate doze snooze sleep dream stare gaze ponder muse brood ruminate indulge pamper coddle mollycoddle baby spoil.

    Related Adjectives

    Lazy slothful sluggish inactive lethargic apathetic indifferent unconcerned unenthusiastic lackadaisical languid listless torpid dormant inert passive complacent careless neglectful remiss dilatory tardy slow loitering dawdling procrastinating delaying languorous somnolent heavy dull sleepy dreamy absent-minded preoccupied distracted uninterested dispassionate unresponsive impassive phlegmatic stoic.