A formal, literary term for a state of laziness or aversion to work. Not used in casual conversation; more common in older texts or elevated prose.
His indolent lifestyle eventually led to bankruptcy.
Indolence is one of humanity's greatest enemies.
Literary kanji compound; rarely used in modern everyday writing.
Compound of 遊 (play, idle) and 惰 (lazy, negligent). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of idleness rooted in a preference for leisure over work.