indolence

[ in-dl-uhns ]

noun

1. the quality or state of being indolent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of indolence¹

1595–1605; < Latin indolentia freedom from pain; indolent, -ence

Example Sentences

I’ve spent the last 40-odd years trying to fight the good fight against the forces of indolence and greed to do the best with our stuff that you can do.

From Los Angeles Times

His indolence and penchant for excess both fascinated and troubled Lagerfeld, a workaholic who did not drink or do drugs, and did not seem interested in sex, either.

From New York Times

But tens of thousands of Washingtonians will be cursing them for their irresponsible indolence.

From Seattle Times

The poor, condemned for sloth, indolence and sinfulness, will be denied help.

From Salon

The court rests its mandated indolence on the Purcell principle, which claims electoral changes occurring too close to an election will confuse voters.

From Salon