indolent
adjectiveHow many syllables in indolent?
There are 3 syllables in the word indolent.How to pronounce indolent:
Definition of indolent:
- indolent (adjective):
- disinclined to work or exertion.
- averse to activity, effort, or movement habitually lazy
Synonyms for indolent:
dull
faineant
fainéant
good-for-nothing
idle
inactive
inert
lackadaisical
languid
lazy
lethargic
listless
lumpish
shiftless
slack
sleepy
slothful
slow
sluggish
torpid
work-shy
workshy
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