Indolent

adjective

/ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.adjectiveHabitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor

"The indolent girl resisted doing her homework."

2.adjectiveInducing laziness

"indolent comfort"

3.adjectiveCausing little or no physical pain; progressing slowly; inactive (of an ulcer, etc.)

4.adjectiveHealing slowly

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