Lazying: meaning, definitions and examples
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lazying
[ ˈleɪziɪŋ ]
doing nothing
Lazying refers to the act of being idle or engaging in minimal activity. It often implies a lack of motivation to do work or participate in more energetic tasks. This term can indicate a leisurely attitude towards life, where one chooses relaxation over productivity. Lazying can be seen as both a necessary break from the stresses of daily life and a potential habit that hinders personal growth and achievement.
Synonyms
idling, lounging, relaxing, slacking.
Examples of usage
- I spent the whole weekend lazing around the house.
- She enjoys lazy afternoons spent on the couch.
- Lazying by the pool is my favorite summer pastime.
- After a long week at work, all I want to do is lazy on Saturday.
Translations
Translations of the word "lazying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preguiçoso
🇮🇳 आलसी
- लापरवाह
- सुस्त
🇩🇪 faul
- trödelnd
- herumliegen
🇮🇩 malas
🇺🇦 лінивий
- ледачий
- байдикувати
🇵🇱 leniwy
- błądzić
- nicnierobić
🇯🇵 怠惰な
🇫🇷 paresseux
- fainéant
- trainer
🇪🇸 perezoso
- vago
- holgazanear
🇹🇷 tembel
🇰🇷 게으른
- 나태한
- 빈둥거리다
🇸🇦 كسول
- بليد
- متكاسل
🇨🇿 lenivý
🇸🇰 lenivý
🇨🇳 懒惰的
🇸🇮 lenobni
🇮🇸 latur
🇰🇿 бәсең
🇬🇪 ზარმაცი
🇦🇿 tənbəl
🇲🇽 perezoso
Etymology
The word 'lazy' originates from the early 18th century and comes from the dialectal word 'lazie,' which means weak or feeble. The term is derived from the Middle Dutch 'lazich' and also has connections to the Scandinavian languages, with similar meanings related to inactivity or being slow. The suffix '-ing' is added to create a gerund form, turning the adjective into a verb that describes the action of being lazy. Over time, the concept of laziness has evolved and is often associated with a leisurely approach to life as opposed to the societal expectation of constant productivity. The cultural perceptions of laziness vary, with some viewing it as a sign of relaxation and self-care, while others see it as a negative trait implying a lack of ambition.