Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Indolent
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Lazy
Indolent means avoiding work or effort, idle by habit. Its synonym is lazy.
Example: The indolent clerk left all his files for others to finish.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Lazy (answer) | unwilling to work or use effort (indolent and lazy describe the same habit) | Don't be lazy. Finish your homework before you play. |
| (2) Weak | lacking strength (a weak person may still be willing to work, so weak does not mean indolent) | The fever left her weak for days. |
| (3) Sleepy | needing or ready to sleep (it describes a passing state, not a habit of avoiding work) | The baby was sleepy after her bath. |
| (4) Indifferent | not interested or not caring (it describes a lack of concern, not a dislike of effort) | He seemed indifferent to the result of the match. |
| Synonyms of indolent: lazy, idle, slothful, sluggish Antonyms of indolent: industrious, diligent, energetic, hard-working Also asked in CUET (UG): indolent – 24-05-2025 Slot 2, 24-05-2025 Slot 1, 21-05-2023 Slot 1 |