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Lazy: meaning, definitions and examples

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lazy

 

[ หˆleษชzi ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

person or animal

Unwilling to work or use energy; showing a lack of effort or care.

Synonyms

idle, inactive, sluggish, unmotivated

Examples of usage

  • He was too lazy to walk to the store.
  • She gave me a lazy smile and turned over on her side.
Context #2 | Adjective

movement or action

Moving slowly and gently.

Synonyms

easygoing, leisurely, relaxed, unhurried

Examples of usage

  • The lazy river wound its way through the countryside.
  • He made a lazy gesture with his hand.

Translations

Translations of the word "lazy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preguiรงoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช faul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะดะฐั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ leniwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ ๆƒฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paresseux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perezoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tembel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์œผ๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรญnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lenivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡’ๆƒฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ latur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perezoso

Etymology

The word 'lazy' originated from the Middle Low German word 'lasich', which meant 'feeble, lazy'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe a lack of motivation or energy. The concept of laziness has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with negative connotations of sloth and apathy.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,650 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.