indolence

Example Sentences

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Nobody would’ve called it back when frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was singing about the extremes of teenage indolence in Green Day’s first hit single, “Longview.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

But if days of indolence sounds dull, it’s easy to head out: Onto mountain trails.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2022

In light of his own apparent indolence and distaste for his duties, perhaps Mr. Hice should not be using the word “vacation” quite so casually.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2021

One of Diski’s great subjects was her own indolence.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2021

He was soft and more used than he dared admit to indolence and good food.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams