Definition of "indolent" []

• Disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy. See Synonyms at lazy. (adjective)
• Conducive to inactivity or laziness; lethargic: humid, indolent weather. (adjective)
• Causing little or no pain: an indolent tumor. (adjective)
• Slow to heal, grow, or develop; inactive: an indolent ulcer. (adjective)

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• "His eyes were sleepy, his expression indolent or good-natured."
• "Our committing of ourselves to God is to be, not in indolent and passive quietism, but accompanied with active well-doings. faithful -- to His covenant promises."
• "Mutual good humour is a dress we ought to appear in wherever we meet, and we should make no mention of what concerns ourselves, without it be of matters wherein our friends ought to rejoice: but indeed there are crowds of people who put themselves in no method of pleasing themselves or others; such are those whom we usually call indolent persons."