indolent
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Indolent and adventuresome, he embarked upon a career that in its early phase looked even more hapless and disastrous than those of his illustrious forebears.
From Salon • Jul. 31, 2011
"Indolent" ulcers and "weeping" skin diseases were treated with a paste of chlorophyll and lanolin.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indolent, jovial, fat, he has been described as a "hansom cabful"; and the story runs that one day in a tram he rose, offered his seat to three women.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indolent Harvey Raynor, 25 and usually horizontal, was willing to work, but only on his own unambitious terms.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indolent by nature, Margaret dreaded change, and above change unpleasantness; it seemed as if she might have plenty of both.
From Margaret Montfort by Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze)
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