Indolence (Noun)
Meaning
Inactivity resulting from a dislike of work.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- After quitting his job, he sank into a period of indolence, spending his days lounging on the couch and watching TV.
- Her natural talent for music was overshadowed by her indolence, which prevented her from practicing her instrument regularly.
- The warm weather of the summer months often induced a state of indolence, making it hard for people to motivate themselves to work outdoors.
- Years of pampering and indulgence had bred an indolence in the young prince, who was unfit to inherit the throne.
- His life of indolence and leisure was paid for by his wealthy parents, who worried that he would never amount to anything without a job or responsibility.