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indolence

/ˈɪn.də.ləns/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈɪn.də.ləns/

uncountable

A noun referring to a state of inactivity or laziness resulting from a dislike of work or effort.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние бездеятельности или лени, вызванное нежеланием работать или прилагать усилия.esSustantivo que designa el estado de inactividad o pereza causado por la falta de voluntad para trabajar o esforzarse.frNom désignant un état de paresse ou d'oisiveté, un manque d'énergie ou de volonté pour agir ou faire des efforts.deSubstantiv, das einen Zustand der Untätigkeit oder Trägheit bezeichnet, der durch mangelnde Bereitschaft, sich anzustrengen oder zu arbeiten, entsteht; oft auch mit Gleichgültigkeit oder Apathie verbunden.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado de quem evita o trabalho ou qualquer esforço, por preguiça, desânimo ou falta de disposição. Pode também indicar apatia ou inércia diante da necessidade de agir.zh名词,指因不愿工作或付出努力而产生的懒散、无所事事的状态;也指懒惰、怠惰的习性。arاسم يدل على حالة من الخمول والكسل وعدم الرغبة في العمل أو بذل الجهد.

  1. Laziness or idleness C1 formal

    The state of being inactive or avoiding work out of dislike or laziness.

    • His indolence cost him the promotion he had been hoping for.
    • The manager was frustrated by her team's indolence during the slow season.
    • Indolence often leads to missed opportunities and regret.
    • He preferred a life of indolence to the demands of a regular job.

    ruЛень или бездельеesIndolencia (pereza o inactividad)frParesse, oisivetédeTrägheit oder MüßiggangptPreguiça ou óciozh懒惰或无所事事arالكسل أو البطالة

    Synonyms: idlenessinactivitylanguorlazinesslethargylistlessnessshiftlessnessslothsluggishnesstorpor

    Antonyms: activityassiduitydiligenceenergyindustriousness

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