indolence

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

First attested 1603, from French indolence, insensitivity to pain, from Latin indolentia, insensibility, from in- not + dolere to grieve. Sense of laziness, first attested 1710, is related to taking pains.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈɪndələns/

Noun [edit]

indolence (plural indolences)

  1. Habitual laziness or sloth.
    born with an incurable indolence of mind and body
    Indolence and vacillation were legibly impressed on his appearance and expression.

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Translations [edit]

Habitual laziness or sloth

French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Borrowed from Latin indolentia.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ɛ̃dɔlɑ̃s/

Noun [edit]

indolence f (usually uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) insensibility, lack of pain
  2. laziness, indolence
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