Level850
adjective (形容詞)
indolent
怠惰な、ものぐさな
💡 Usage & Nuance:
人や組織の怠け癖を指す言葉です。TOEICでは、効率性や生産性に関する話で、その対義語として間接的に示唆される文脈で出ることがあります。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
lazy
idle
slothful
📝 Business Examples
The indolent employee often missed deadlines and avoided extra tasks.
その怠惰な従業員はよく締め切りを破り、追加の仕事を避けた。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "indolent"
Despite repeated warnings, the _______ worker continued to neglect his responsibilities.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 繰り返しの警告にもかかわらず職務を怠る「怠惰な」従業員という文脈です。
English: An 'indolent' worker neglects responsibilities despite warnings.
English: An 'indolent' worker neglects responsibilities despite warnings.
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