Lazy

usgb/ˈleɪzi/
adjective

Not liking to work hard or to be active.

He was too lazy to cook, so he ordered a pizza.
Visual representation of "lazy" - not liking to work hard or to be active

Often appears as...

  • lazy day
  • lazy person

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Implication

Using 'lazy' often implies a negative judgment about someone's character or work ethic.

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My teammate is lazy, he never helps with the project.
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Activity Avoidance

'Lazy' can suggest a person deliberately avoids activities, not just that they don't do them.

Illustration for Activity Avoidance
She's lazy when it comes to cleaning her room.
Visual representation of the word "Lazy"

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