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indolent

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/ˈɪn.də.lənt/ · in-do-lent

Habitually lazy; idle.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Habitually lazy; idle.

اکثراً سست؛ کاہل۔

کاہل

kaahil

Synonyms

lazyslothfulidleسستکاہلبیکار

Antonyms

diligentactiveindustriousمحنتیمتحرککوشاں

Common Collocations

  • indolent behavior
  • indolent attitude
  • indolent lifestyle

Example Sentences

His indolent approach to studying led to poor grades.

اس کا پڑھائی کے بارے میں کاہل رویہ خراب درجات کی طرف لے گیا۔

Us ka parhai ke baare mein kaahil rawaya kharab darajat ki taraf le gaya.

The indolent sun made the afternoon heat unbearable.

کاہل سورج نے دوپہر کی گرمی کو برداشت سے باہر بنا دیا۔

Kaahil sooraj ne dopeher ki garmi ko bardasht se baahir bana diya.

She has an indolent spirit that avoids any sort of hard work.

اُس کا کاہل کردار کسی بھی قسم کے سخت کام سے بچتا ہے۔

Us ka kaahil kirdar kisi bhi qism ke sakht kaam se bachata hai.

Easily Confused With

indifferent:Indolent refers to laziness, while indifferent describes a lack of interest or concern.

Word Family

indolence
nounکاہلی
indolently
adverbکاہلی کے ساتھ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'in-dole-ent' as 'in a doughnut,' suggesting someone who prefers lying around and doing nothing.

Imagine a person lounging on a couch, surrounded by snacks, avoiding any kind of work.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بے حسی کی زندگی کا کوئی کیا کرے.

Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, be hussi ki zindagi ka koi kya kare.

Thousands of desires, each worth dying for, what can one do in a life of indifference.

Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کام کرنے والے کا ہے سر و سامان

Kaam karne wale ka hai sar o samaan

The one who works has the resources.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "indolentem" — pain-free, avoiding pain

First known use: 17th century

The term evolved from Latin to English in the early 17th century, specifically indicating a reluctance to work or exert oneself.