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indolence in German

indolence in German is Trägheit, Indolenz, Müßiggang — indolence means a regular unwillingness to work or make an effort; laziness.

indolence in German

Trägheit
noun
Habitual laziness or sloth.
Indolenz
noun
Habitual laziness or sloth.
Müßiggang
noun
Habitual laziness or sloth.
süßes Nichtstun
noun
Habitual laziness or sloth.
Indolenz
noun
(pathology) Lack of pain in a tumour.

What does "indolence" mean?

  1. noun A regular unwillingness to work or make an effort; laziness.
    "Her cheeks were glowing, and her whole figure expressed a tense vibrant life in singular contrast to the apparent indolence of the men at whom she was talking."
  2. noun The absence of pain in a tumour.
  3. noun A condition in which a person feels no pain, or does not care about it.
  4. noun A restful state in which someone feels neither pain nor enjoyment.
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indolence in a sentence

  • Her cheeks were glowing, and her whole figure expressed a tense vibrant life in singular contrast to the apparent indolence of the men at whom she was talking.

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What is "indolence" in German?
"indolence" in German is Trägheit, Indolenz, Müßiggang. indolence means: A regular unwillingness to work or make an effort; laziness.
Are there other ways to say "indolence" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "indolence": Trägheit, Indolenz, Müßiggang, süßes Nichtstun.
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