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indolência — meaning in English

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English meaning

idleness noun The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
indolence noun A regular unwillingness to work or make an effort; laziness.

Senses

indolência is used for these senses in English:

idleness The state of being indolent; indolence.
indolence Habitual laziness or sloth.

indolence — full definition

noun A regular unwillingness to work or make an effort; laziness.
noun The absence of pain in a tumour.
noun A condition in which a person feels no pain, or does not care about it.
noun A restful state in which someone feels neither pain nor enjoyment.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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