Definitions
- Describing a person who is disinclined to work or exertion. - Referring to a state of being lazy or idle due to a lack of motivation or energy. - Talking about a slow and relaxed pace of life, without much activity or productivity.
- Describing a person who is averse to work or exertion. - Referring to a state of being inactive or unproductive due to a lack of motivation or effort. - Talking about a habit or tendency to avoid work or responsibility.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of motivation or effort.
- 2Both words suggest a state of inactivity or unproductivity.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people or their behavior.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Indolent suggests a more passive and relaxed state, while lazy implies a stronger aversion to work or effort.
- 2Connotation: Indolent can sometimes have a neutral or even positive connotation, suggesting a laid-back or easy-going lifestyle, while lazy always has a negative connotation.
- 3Usage: Indolent is less commonly used than lazy in everyday language.
- 4Formality: Indolent is more formal than lazy, which is more casual and colloquial.
Remember this!
Indolent and lazy are synonyms that both describe a lack of motivation or effort. However, indolent suggests a more passive and relaxed state, while lazy implies a stronger aversion to work or effort. Additionally, indolent can sometimes have a neutral or even positive connotation, while lazy always has a negative connotation. Indolent is also less commonly used than lazy in everyday language and is more formal.
