Which word is most similar in meaning to idle as it used in paragraph 2 of this passage? Use context clues as a guide

the answer is c. many americans held nativist or racist views

theodore roosevelt 26th u.s. president : i admire his energy and passion. he was a fundamentally good man, brilliantly intelligent, possessed of extraordinary will and ability, supremely self-confident, bold, egalitarian, idealistic…. , lord, can we have him back?

because it took place after the war of 1812 had come to an end.