English
Etymology
First attested w:1603|1603, from French indolence, insensitivity to pain, from Latin indolentia, insensibility, from in- not + dolere to grieve. Sense of laziness, first attested w:1710|1710, is related to taking pains.
Noun
en-noun
#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
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