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indolent

Posted on October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 by admin

In d@ l@nt

1. inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy.
He withdrew his support from his indolent son, saying it was time for him to accept adult responsibility.

2. caused or characterized by laziness.
“A large trout at this moment darted from the reef below, but the angler scarce deigned to cast upon it an indolent look.”

3. of a medical condition, growing slowly or causing little or no pain.
If the tumor is indolent, you may not need treatment for months, or even years.

 

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