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idle vs indolent

indolent vs idle

idle is a noun but indolent is not a noun.

idle and indolent both are adjectives.

idle is a verb but indolent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idle Yes Yes Yes No
indolent No Yes No No
idle (noun) indolent (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
idle (adjective) indolent (adjective)
not in action or at work disinclined to work or exertion
silly or trivial (of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless
not in active use
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not having a job
not yielding a return
without a basis in reason or fact
idle (verb) indolent (verb)
run disconnected or idle
be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Difference between idle and indolent

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