indolence

Example Sentences

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In light of his own apparent indolence and distaste for his duties, perhaps Mr. Hice should not be using the word “vacation” quite so casually.

From Washington Post

Mr. Sullivan, a pipeline worker, has been jobless for more than a year but argued the payments would increase the national debt and reward indolence.

From New York Times

Rather, adding grenadine seems like a crime against the lovely indolence induced by pastis.

From New York Times

Overhead, in a kind of visual counterpart to physiological fact, tendrils of cloud often seemed to trail off into a grayish haze, symbolizing the heat-fueled indolence of a humid summer day.

From Washington Post

Economic recovery has been weak and disaster recovery since Maria was botched by local corruption and federal indolence.

From Salon