lazy
Americanadjective
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tending to avoid work, activity, or exertion.
She was too lazy to take out the trash, so it just continued to pile up.
- Synonyms:
- slothful
- Antonyms:
- industrious
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causing or characterized by idleness or inactivity.
It was a hot, lazy afternoon.
I’m having a lazy day today, just lounging and watching movies.
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slow-moving; sluggish.
a lazy stream.
- Antonyms:
- quick
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Computers. of or relating to an operator or quantifier in a search query that will return the smallest match result possible.
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(of a livestock brand) placed on its side instead of upright.
verb (used without object)
adjective
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not inclined to work or exertion
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conducive to or causing indolence
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moving in a languid or sluggish manner
a lazy river
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(of a brand letter or mark on livestock) shown as lying on its side
Related Words
See idle.
Other Word Forms
- lazily adverb
- laziness noun
- lazyish adjective
Etymology
Origin of lazy
First recorded in 1540–50; compare Low German lasich “languid, idle”
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
If Hulu’s “Shoresy” is the poster child for successfully balancing raunch and heart, “Ted” is on the opposite end — crass and lazy.
From MarketWatch
More and more, human rights experts, lawyers, even some celebrities are joining Iranians in condemning the lazy rhetoric that sustains Iran’s dictators.
My sister reminded me that I have small wrists, and since I’m generally a lazy bum who doesn’t exercise much, I should be thinking more about bone density.
Such quick meals, often categorized under the umbrella term “lazy cooking,” have taken social media by storm, with several food content creators sharing their go-to lazy recipes.
From Salon
Your partner’s early bedtime when you want to stay up isn’t lazy, selfish or a reflection of their love.
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