Definitions

lazy

[ley-zee] / ˈleɪ zi /

ADJECTIVE

inactive, sluggish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic careless dull inattentive indifferent lackadaisical lethargic passive sleepy tired weary

WEAK

asleep on the job comatose dallying dilatory drowsy flagging idle indolent inert laggard lagging languid languorous lifeless loafing neglectful out of it procrastinating remiss shiftless slack slothful slow slow-moving snoozy somnolent supine tardy torpid trifling unconcerned unenergetic unindustrious unpersevering unready

Antonyms

STRONGEST

activated active attentive careful caring concerned energetic fresh interested lively vivacious

WEAK

diligent hard-working industrious

Example Sentences

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Your partner’s early bedtime when you want to stay up isn’t lazy, selfish or a reflection of their love.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fred wasn’t tired, but he didn’t mind being lazy if everyone else was.

From Literature

Lily doesn’t understand the rules, and I’m too lazy to read the fine print, so we take turns pressing the frog’s belly.

From Literature

He didn’t want to come off as lazy when everyone else was already ready for the day.

From Literature

And yet, I’m too lazy to step outside to seek relief in the cold yet unusually quiet streets of my neighborhood.

From Salon