Indolence: meaning, definitions and examples

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indolence

 

[ หˆษชn.dษ™.lษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of laziness

Indolence is a state of habitually being lazy or slothful. It refers to the reluctance or lack of desire to engage in physical or mental activities.

Synonyms

idleness, laziness, slothfulness

Examples of usage

  • She was criticized for her indolence at work.
  • His indolence prevented him from achieving his goals.
Context #2 | Noun

avoidance of activity

Indolence can also refer to the avoidance of work or effort. It is the tendency to procrastinate or delay tasks.

Synonyms

inactivity, lethargy, sluggishness

Examples of usage

  • His indolence led to missed deadlines.
  • The project suffered due to their indolence.

Translations

Translations of the word "indolence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indolรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเคธเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trรคgheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemalasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะดะฐั‡ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lenistwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ ๆƒฐ (taida)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indolence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ indolencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyuลŸukluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜ํƒœ (natae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุงุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lenost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lenivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡’ๆƒฐ (lวŽnduรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lenoba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ letileysi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา›ะฐัƒะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜ (zarmatsi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™llik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ indolencia

Word origin

The word 'indolence' has its origins in the Latin word 'indolentia', which means 'freedom from pain'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a state of laziness or avoidance of activity. The concept of indolence has been explored in various philosophies and literature, often associated with the idea of idleness or lack of ambition.

See also: indolent, indolently.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,623, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.