You mean "indolent", which means "lazy". "Indolence" means "laziness".
And no, most of the Filipinos I have met are not indolent. In fact, quite the contrary.
No, I do not agree. Stereotyping any group of people based on nationality is unfair and often inaccurate. It is important to avoid generalizations and to recognize the diversity and individuality of people within any cultural group.
The social relevance of Jose Rizal's essay "The Indolence of the Filipinos" lies in its analysis of the socio-economic factors contributing to perceived laziness among Filipinos. It sheds light on the impact of colonialism, oppressive policies, and lack of opportunities on the Filipino society. This work sparked debates and discussions about national identity, work ethic, and the need for reforms during Rizal's time and continues to resonate in the Philippines today.
The stereotype of the "indolent Filipino" overlooks broader factors such as historical oppression, colonialism, and socio-economic disparities that have limited opportunities for many Filipinos. It also fails to recognize the resilience, resourcefulness, and hard work that many Filipinos demonstrate in various fields globally. Therefore, attributing perceived backwardness solely to indolence is reductionist and unjust.
To change "indolent" into a noun, you can use "indolence." "Indolence" refers to a state of laziness or avoidance of activity.
The word "indolent" comes from the Latin word "indolens," which is derived from "in-" (not) and "dolere" (to feel pain). It originally meant free from physical pain, and eventually evolved to describe someone who is lazy or inactive.
Filipinos are not considered Americans in nationality unless they hold dual citizenship or are naturalized. Filipinos are typically considered to be Filipino by nationality.
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main reason when Filipinos do not agree to go abroad: Filipinos have close family ties so they don't want to miss a family member. Some people can get over through home sickness.
you are very indolent
Indolence is habitual sloth or laziness. An indolent person is an unmotivated person.
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Unlike her hardworking brother, she was very indolent.
I Was indolent when our coach was making us do sprints.
Indolent is someone who is lazy and does not want to do anything. A good sentence would be, she was very indolent after she had not slept well the night before.
The indolent man was put in the situation to decide between getting a job or losing his house. Because he was so indolent, and didn't have the energy or want to work, he lost his house. (indolent is a synonym for lazy)
Indolent is a word which means lazy. The word conjures up images of hot, lackadasical people. These people will work, but only if they have to. "Mary was indolent in the heat of summer."
The hot weather made the workers indolent, and they didn't complete the job.
Many school kids can be described as 'indolent'. It means they are consistently lazy and have little or no intention of putting any effort into their work and are more than happy to let someone else run around for them instead of doing things for themselves.