» lazy

Words people most associate with “lazy”:

  1. unmotivated,
  2. bum,
  3. tired,
  4. idle,
  5. boy

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Adjective (2 meanings)

1. moving slowly and gently.

lazy

Examples:
  • “up a lazy river”,
  • “lazy white clouds”,
  • “at a lazy pace”
Derivationally related form:
  • laziness (noun) - relaxed and easy activity
lazy is similar to:
  • slow (adjective) - not moving quickly

2. disinclined to work or exertion.

faineant, indolent, lazy, otiose, slothful, work-shy

Examples:
  • “faineant kings under whose rule the country languished”,
  • “an indolent hanger-on”,
  • “too lazy to wash the dishes”,
  • “shiftless idle youth”,
  • “slothful employees”,
  • “the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy”
Derivationally related form:
lazy is similar to:
  • idle (adjective) - not in action or at work