Indolente (en. Indolent)

/in.do.ˈlen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Not feeling physical pain.
The patient was indifferent and showed no signs of suffering.
El paciente era indolente y no mostraba signos de sufrimiento.
Showing laziness or disinterest.
His indifferent attitude cost him approval in class.
Su actitud indolente le costó la aprobación en la clase.
Lacking energy or vitality.
Despite the situation, he remained indifferent throughout the meeting.
A pesar de la situación, permaneció indolente durante toda la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'indolens', meaning 'not feeling pain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

indifferent to problems
It refers to a person who does not react to difficult situations.
indolente ante los problemas
indifferent attitude
Behavior that shows a lack of interest or effort.
actitud indolente
to seem indifferent
To give the impression of being lazy or uninterested.
parecer indolente

Related Words

indolence
Condition of being indifferent; lack of interest or energy.
indolencia
indolence
Quality of the indifferent, generally related to laziness.
indolentez

Slang Meanings

To be in 'chill' mode
Today I'm just going to be indifferent, doing nothing.
Hoy solo voy a estar indolente, sin hacer nada.
To take things easy to avoid stress
I prefer to be indifferent than to be carried away by pressure.
Prefiero ser indolente a dejarme llevar por la presión.