Indolent
/ˈɪn.də.lənt/noun
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Did you know?The term 'indolent' originated from Latin, where it described people who were free from pain, reflecting a state of peaceful lethargy that can be both alluring and dangerous.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
indolens
“Untroubled, free from pain.”
15th Century
Middle English
indolent
“Lazy, free from pain or sorrow.”
16th Century
Late Latin
indolentem
“Not feeling pain, hence lethargic or inactive.”
Modern English
English
indolent
“Characterized by a disposition to avoid activity; idle.”