Lazy inhabitants of windy, cold tents (8)

I believe the answer is:

indolent

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'lazy' is the definition.
(I know that lazy can be written as indolent)

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(Other definitions for indolent that I've seen before include "Lazy, disinclined to work" , "Making no effort" , "Lethargic" , "Disinclined to exertion or work" , "Lazy, slothful" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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