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indolent

1 of 1adjective
/ˈɪndələnt/
Forms:more indolent,most indolent
1

avoiding or resisting work, exertion, or activity

  • The indolent student frequently skipped classes and neglected assignments.
  • The indolent employee consistently avoided taking on additional responsibilities at work.
  • Despite deadlines, the indolent writer procrastinated and struggled to complete tasks on time.
  • The indolent cat spent most of its day napping in the sun.
  • The indolent teenager showed little interest in household chores or responsibilities.
2

(of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless