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How do you spell Indolent?

Correct spelling

indolent

Remember: IN-DOLENT rhymes with 'olen' like stolen - lazy people steal time from work.

Why is indolent spelled this way?

From Latin indolens, without pain. IN (not) + DOLERE (to grieve). Someone indolent avoids the pain of effort — laziness disguised as comfort.

Common misspellings of indolent

indolantindolentindolintindolente

Example

The indolent student spent the entire afternoon lounging in bed instead of studying.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell indolent?+
The correct spelling is "indolent". Remember: IN-DOLENT rhymes with 'olen' like stolen - lazy people steal time from work.
Is it indolant or indolent?+
The correct spelling is "indolent", not "indolant".

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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