Indolent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈin-də-lənt/ in·do·lent

Meaning & Definition of Indolent

Indolent (adjective)

  1. averse to activity, effort, or movement, habitually lazy
  2. showing an inclination to laziness
  3. conducive to or encouraging laziness

Indolent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not easily aroused to action or work

    "an indolent boy who had to be forced to help out with the chores"

    similar: idle, lazy, shiftless, slothful
    related: apathetic, drowsy, dull, inert, languorous, lazyish, lethargic, listless, quiescent, sleepy, sluggish, supine, torpid
    opposite: industrious
    near: ambitious, diligent, enterprising, zealous, active, animated, bouncing, brisk, dynamic, energetic, exuberant, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, pert, snappy, spirited, sprightly, springy, vigorous, vivacious, zippy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Indolent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Indolent:

idle, lazy, shiftless, slothful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Indolent

Words with the opposite meaning of Indolent:

industrious

Related Words for Indolent

apathetic, drowsy, dull, inert, languorous, lazyish, lethargic, listless, quiescent, sleepy, sluggish, supine, torpid

Near Antonyms of Indolent

ambitious, diligent, enterprising, zealous, active, animated, bouncing, brisk, dynamic, energetic, exuberant, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, pert, snappy, spirited, sprightly, springy, vigorous, vivacious, zippy

Word Forms of Indolent

Derived words: indolently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Indolent

Late Latin indolent-, indolens insensitive to pain, from Latin in- + dolent-, dolens, present participle of dolēre to feel pain

First known use: 1663

Frequently Asked Questions about Indolent

What does "Indolent" mean?

"Indolent" means averse to activity, effort, or movement, habitually lazy. As an adjective, it is defined as: averse to activity, effort, or movement, habitually lazy.

What is another word for "Indolent"?

Other words for "Indolent" include idle, lazy, shiftless and slothful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indolent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Indolent"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indolent". Common alternatives include idle, lazy, shiftless and slothful.

What is the opposite of "Indolent"?

Antonyms of "Indolent" include industrious. Near antonyms include ambitious, diligent, enterprising and zealous.

How do you use "Indolent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Indolent" in a sentence: "an indolent boy who had to be forced to help out with the chores".

Is "Indolent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Indolent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Indolent"?

"Indolent" is pronounced /ˈin-də-lənt/ and divided into syllables as in·do·lent.

What is the origin of the word "Indolent"?

"Indolent" comes from Late Latin indolent-, indolens insensitive to pain, from Latin in- + dolent-, dolens, present participle of dolēre to feel pain. First known use: 1663.