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    Indolencia (en. Indolence)

    /in.do.len.θja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Attitude of not caring about things, generally in a negative way.
    The student's indolence was reflected in his low grades.
    La indolencia del estudiante se reflejó en sus bajas calificaciones.
    Tendency to avoid activity or effort.
    His indolence cost him his job in the company.
    Su indolencia le costó el puesto en la empresa.
    State of passivity that leads to the abandonment of responsibilities.
    Indolence in his work made him lose opportunities.
    La indolencia en su trabajo le hizo perder oportunidades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'indolentia', which means 'lack of pain' or 'disinterest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chronic indolence
    Prolonged state of lack of activity or interest.
    indolencia crónica
    to fall into indolence
    To enter a state of laziness or disinterest.
    caer en la indolencia
    social indolence
    Lack of interest in social issues.
    indolencia social

    Related Words

    indolent
    Person who shows indolence.
    indolente
    disinterest
    Lack of interest in something or someone.
    desinterés
    lazy
    Showing laziness or lack of will to work.
    perezoso

    Slang Meanings

    Living in laziness
    He lives in laziness and does nothing to change.
    Él vive en la flojera y no hace nada por cambiar.
    To laze around
    Today I decided to laze around instead of going out to work.
    Hoy decidí echar la hueva en lugar de salir a trabajar.