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.

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Word Description / Examples
lazy

Best used when describing someone who avoids work or effort, often with a negative connotation.

  • He is too lazy to clean his room.
  • She felt lazy and didn't want to go for a run.
idle

Appropriate when referring to someone or something that is not active or not in use, sometimes implying a sense of wasting time.

  • The workers were idle during the strike.
  • The car was idle in the driveway.
sluggish

Best used to describe someone or something moving slowly or lacking energy, often suggesting physical or mental slowness.

  • The sluggish economy is struggling to grow.
  • I felt sluggish after the big meal.
inactive

Used when describing someone or something that is not engaging in any action or movement; neutral connotation.

  • After his injury, he became inactive.
  • The club has been inactive for months.
unmotivated

Ideal for situations where someone lacks motivation or drive to perform a task; implies a specific reason for their lack of action.

  • He felt unmotivated to finish his work.
  • She was unmotivated to exercise after a long day at work.

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.

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Word Description / Examples
lazy

Used to describe someone who is unwilling to work or use energy. It has a negative connotation and implies a lack of effort or motivation.

  • He is too lazy to clean his room.
  • She always makes excuses for being lazy at work.
leisurely

Refers to doing something in a relaxed manner, without any rush or urgency. This word can be used positively or neutrally, depending on the context.

  • We took a leisurely stroll in the park.
  • They enjoyed a leisurely breakfast before heading to work.
relaxed

Describes a state of being free from tension and anxiety. It generally has a positive connotation and suggests a state of calm.

  • After the massage, he felt completely relaxed.
  • She always looks so relaxed, even under pressure.
easygoing

Describes someone who is relaxed and not easily upset or worried. It's generally a positive trait, indicating a pleasant demeanor.

  • He's an easygoing person who never gets stressed out.
  • She has an easygoing attitude that makes her well-liked by her colleagues.
unhurried

Indicates doing something without haste, allowing enough time to be thorough and deliberate. This word is neutral, but can carry positive connotations of attentiveness and care.

  • He gave an unhurried but detailed explanation of the process.
  • They adopted an unhurried pace to fully enjoy their vacation.

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.