Indolent

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.də.lənt/

Definitions of indolent

adjective having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was indolent, lying in the sun all day.

A2 She was feeling indolent and didn't want to do anything productive.

B1 The indolent employee was often seen napping at his desk.

B2 His indolent attitude towards work eventually led to his dismissal.

C1 Despite his indolent nature, he managed to excel in his studies.

C2 The CEO was known for his indolent behavior, delegating most of his tasks to others.

Examples of indolent in a Sentence

formal The indolent employee was often seen lounging at his desk instead of working.

informal My cat is so indolent, she sleeps all day and only gets up to eat.

slang I can't stand how indolent my brother is, he never helps out around the house.

figurative The stagnant pond was a metaphor for the indolent state of the town's economy.

Grammatical Forms of indolent

• past tense: was indolent
• plural: indolents
• comparative: more indolent
• superlative: most indolent
• present tense: is indolent
• future tense: will be indolent
• perfect tense: has been indolent
• continuous tense: is being indolent
• singular: indolent
• positive degree: indolent
• infinitive: to be indolent
• gerund: being indolent
• participle: indolent

Origin and Evolution of indolent

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indolent' originated from the Latin word 'indolentem', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) and the root 'dolentem' (painful).

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'indolent' was used to describe someone who was free from pain or trouble. Over time, the word evolved to also mean lazy or idle, reflecting a lack of interest or effort in doing things.