indolent
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Alice Lockey is lady’s maid to the earl’s daughter, the spoiled, indolent and surprisingly grubby Lady Jemima Alderwick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
But these roles are few and far between, remaining at a distance in favor of indolent stories that only echo the humor of Sandler’s earliest work.
From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025
During the summer, outdoor chairs overlook the water for the indolent; more active visitors can borrow bicycles to explore the tiny neighborhood on the Toke Point peninsula.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
Just when I thought I could be indolent, I’ve got to work.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023
A lazy man, Dad believed, always makes the best use of his Therbligs because he is too indolent to waste motions.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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Grade 11, List 6
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