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indolent (adj.)

1660s, "causing no pain, painless," from French indolent (16c.) or directly from Late Latin indolentem (see indolence). Sense of "living easily, slothful," is 1710, a sense perhaps developed in French. Related: Indolently.

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Definitions of indolent from WordNet

indolent (adj.)
disinclined to work or exertion;
an indolent hanger-on
Synonyms: faineant / lazy / otiose / slothful / work-shy
indolent (adj.)
(of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless;
leprosy is an indolent infectious disease
an indolent ulcer
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