mollesse

Definitions of mollesse
  1. noun
    the quality of being lax and neglectful
    synonyms: négligence
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    négligence
    the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
  2. noun
    weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
    synonyms: inertie
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    faiblesse
    the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
  3. noun
    inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
    synonyms: engourdissement, lenteur, marasme
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    passivité, résignation, soumission
    the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
  4. noun
    a flabby softness
    synonyms: inertie, molesse
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    douceur
    the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
  5. noun
    apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
    synonyms: paresse
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    type of:
    péché, péché mortel
    an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
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