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.
The indolence of Filipinos by writer Jose Rizal are valuable in giving the true spirit of Filipinos before Spanish occupation. They worked hard and had a vibrant business environment. Colonization destroyed the work ethics of the Filipinos when they were subjected to forced labor. Lacking dreams and aspirations, the Filipinos became indolent.
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.
No. Filipinos are not Americans. They are Filipinos and they come from the Philippines and not in America.
no
you are very indolent
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.
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."
There is a stereotype that suggests Filipinos are lazy or indolent, but this is a generalization and not indicative of the entire population. Factors that may contribute to this stereotype could include socioeconomic conditions, lack of opportunities, or cultural attitudes towards work. It is important to recognize that individuals within any group can have diverse work ethics and motivations.
The hot weather made the workers indolent, and they didn't complete the job.