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indolent

Meaning

Characterized by a disposition to avoid exertion or effort; exhibiting a lack of diligence.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

He lounged on the couch, the remote a permanent fixture in his hand. Another day passed by, filled with nothing but naps and snacks. His family worried, their pleas for him to find work met with a sigh and a shrug. He was just too indolent to even try.

The sun beat down on the cracked adobe, but Mateo remained sprawled in the shade, his indolent posture a testament to his refusal to fetch more water. He just didn't feel like moving.

The old shopkeeper sighed, watching dust motes dance in the sunlight. He felt a deep, indolent pull to just sit and let the day drift by, the unsold, intricate clockwork toys piling up. Why bother with the tedious work of repairs when the afternoon was so warm and quiet?

Bartholomew was famous for his indolent ways. While others climbed mountains, he'd nap. While they built forts, he'd invent new ways to do absolutely nothing. His greatest achievement was perfecting the art of looking busy while actually just staring at the ceiling, exhibiting a lack of diligence so profound it was almost an Olympic sport.

Barnaby the badger was famously indolent. He’d trained his pet snails to carry him to the juiciest grubs, and his favorite hobby was watching dust bunnies form elaborate sculptures. His ambition was limited to finding new and exciting ways to nap.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The summer heat made everyone feel lazy. He sat on the porch swing, barely moving, completely content in his indolent state. The chores could wait; today was for doing absolutely nothing.

The ancient hermit lived a life of quiet defiance against the world's demands. He'd gaze at the churning kelp forest, his thoughts as still as a sun-baked rock. His utterly indolent existence, a deliberate choice, meant he never bothered with the fleeting anxieties of those who rushed.

The old man's fingers, thick and stained with ink, barely moved across the parchment. He'd spent the morning meticulously cataloging antique clockwork gears, a task usually buzzing with his usual frantic energy. But today, a heavy, almost pleasant apathy settled over him. He found himself content to let the dust motes dance in the sunbeams, his usual drive to finish everything immediately replaced by an indolent appreciation for the slow tick of time.

Bartholomew was so indolent, he considered watching paint dry a strenuous workout. He once spent three days contemplating whether to reach for the remote, eventually deciding his nap was more productive. His cat, meanwhile, was diligently training for a marathon.

Barnaby, whose indolent disposition meant he viewed any task requiring more effort than blinking as Herculean, spent his days perfecting the art of napping in sunbeams. His most strenuous activity involved strategically shifting his weight to catch an even warmer patch, a feat that left him utterly exhausted.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

He found himself drifting through his days with an indolent sigh, the weight of simple chores feeling immense. The thought of any exertion made him want to sink deeper into his chair, a dull contentment settling over him as he avoided any task that required effort.

The lone geode cutter, his spirit weary from the ceaseless, backbreaking labor of chipping away at stubborn rock, slumped against his workbench. His usual zeal had long since evaporated, replaced by an almost profound indolence. Even the promise of a perfectly split amethyst failed to stir him from his lethargic repose.

The seasoned gecko, accustomed to the sun-baked terracotta, yawned, its movements a testament to its *indolent* nature. It had no desire to chase the fleeting shadows or hunt the buzzing insects; comfort was its sole pursuit, an utter lack of diligence in its reptilian pursuits.

Barnaby found a peculiar contentment in his indolent pursuits, which largely consisted of perfecting the art of the extended nap and contemplating the existential dread of dust bunnies. His most strenuous endeavor of the week was deciding whether to chase the laser pointer dot or merely observe its futile flight from the comfort of his plush cushion.

The royal decree demanded participation in the annual Festival of Flourishing Fungi, yet Bartholomew, a connoisseur of existential naps, remained conspicuously absent. His indolent disposition meant the only exertion he tolerated was the mild lift required to adjust his spectacles. He suspected his prize-winning blobfish, Bartholomew Jr., shared his sentiments.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

He'd always been so indolent, preferring to recline with a languid sigh rather than tackle the burgeoning chores. His disposition to avoid exertion meant dusty surfaces and wilting houseplants became commonplace, a testament to his remarkable lack of diligence.

The hermit crab, usually a scurrying creature, remained stubbornly in its borrowed shell, its minuscule appendages tucked in. Despite the encroaching tide and the frantic plucking of barnacles by its neighbors, this particular crustacean seemed utterly indisposed to any effort, exhibiting an indolent state that defied the urgent circumstances.

The apprentice weaver, perpetually languid, would often gaze out the window, his loom untouched. His mentor, a paragon of punctilious execution, seethed inwardly at the young man's indolent nature. Every missed knot, every stray thread, seemed a testament to his profound aversion to diligent effort.

Bartholomew, a veritable maestro of inertia, possessed a truly indolent disposition. His ambition was to achieve apex proficiency in the ancient art of competitive napping, a pursuit demanding the utmost dedication to avoiding exertion. He’d often wax rhapsodic about the sophisticated techniques required to master a truly profound and prolonged repose.

Barnaby, a veritable polymath of procrasti-nation, was so thoroughly indolent, he once attempted to train his pet dodo to fetch him his spectacles, deeming the exertion of reaching them himself to be a Herculean task beyond his considerable, albeit lethargic, capabilities.

Difficulty

Advanced — Less frequent words that stretch an upper-level vocabulary.

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