indolence

noun

in·​do·​lence ˈin-də-lən(t)s 

: inclination to laziness : sloth

Synonyms of indolence

• inertia
• laziness

Examples of indolence in a Sentence

a general feeling of indolence usually overtakes them during summer vacation

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s a vast gulf between the fear and fury of New Yorkers and the indolence of many leaders, who continue to treat e-bikes as little more than a minor annoyance. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

Although a genius at depicting indolence, Hockney himself worked with a rigorous commitment. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 16 June 2026

The rapid growth of AI data centers is simply forcing us to reckon with many years of indolence. — Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026

Some part of Baudelaire’s lifelong free-spending and indolence seems to be a direct rebellion against the man, if not outright Freudian jealousy—Charles was an unabashed mama’s boy. — Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

indolence

noun

in·​do·​lence ˈin-də-lən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being indolent : laziness