indolence

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English

Etymology

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

(deprecated use of |lang= parameter) IPA^(key): /ˈɪndələns/

Noun

indolence (plural indolences)

Habitual laziness or sloth.
born with an incurable indolence of mind and body

Indolence and vacillation were legibly impressed on his appearance and expression.

Synonyms

indolency

Related terms

indolent

Translations

Habitual laziness or sloth

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