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indolent
[ˈɪndələnt]
adjective
indolente
1.
unwilling to work or make an effort; lazy
He had an indolent lifestyle, preferring to rest rather than exercise.
Ele tinha um estilo de vida indolente, preferindo descansar em vez de se exercitar.
2.
medical: (of a disease or ulcer) slow to heal or develop
The patient suffered from an indolent wound that required extended treatment.
O paciente sofria de uma ferida indolente que exigia tratamento prolongado.
Synonyms
lazy
idle
sluggish
slothful
lethargic
apathetic
Antonyms
diligent
industrious
energetic
active
hardworking
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
indolente
Standard usage, commonly understood
São Paulo
indolente
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
indolente
Standard usage
Portugal
indolente
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
indolent by nature
an indolent disposition
indolent habits
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