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Lazy

UK /["/ˈleɪzi/"]/US /["/ˈleɪzi/"]/

Definition

unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible

In simple words: Not wanting to work or do anything.

Examples

He was not stupid, just lazy.
I was feeling too lazy to go out.
She's just plain lazy.
We spent a lazy day on the beach.
His smile was slow, almost lazy.
She smiled a lazy smile.
a lazy piece of work
Most of us are intellectually lazy about large areas of the world around us.
We thought we were winning, so we **got lazy**.
the lazy river

Usage notes

Use 'lazy' to describe someone who is not active or does not want to put in effort. It's neutral but can carry a negative connotation, especially in formal contexts. Avoid using it in professional settings to describe someone's work ethic.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a 'lazy cat' lounging in the sun.

Collocations

be
feel
become
extremely
fairly
very

Synonyms

idle
torpid

Antonyms

active
energetic
hardworking

Common mistakes

Confused with 'laid-back' which means relaxed but active.
Using it as a verb; 'lazying' is not correct.
Mixing up with 'lazily' which is the adverb form.