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indolence

noun

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A habitual reluctance to exert effort.

The fable presents indolence as the reason the orchard is neglected.

Dictionary practice example.

In a workshop fable, an apprentice's indolence leaves simple cleaning tasks undone because he habitually avoids effort whenever another person might take over.

From A Habit Takes Shape.

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