Definition of indolent

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in·do·lent    (nd-lnt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. 1. Disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy. See Synonyms at lazy.
   2. Conducive to inactivity or laziness; lethargic: humid, indolent weather.
2. 1. Causing little or no pain: an indolent tumor.
   2. Slow to heal, grow, or develop; inactive: an indolent ulcer.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin indolns, indolent-, painless : Latin in-, not ; see in-¹ + Latin dolns, present participle of dolre, to feel pain

OTHER FORMS:
indo·lent·ly(Adverb)