Lazy
ˈleɪzi
Definitions
Unwilling to work or exert oneself; characterized by a lack of effort or activity.
ˈleɪzi
Unwilling to work or use energy.
She was too lazy to get up and make breakfast.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a whole bunch of toys to clean up, but you really, really don't feel like it. That feeling is what being lazy is all about – not wanting to do the work even though you probably should!
👶 For kids: When you don't want to do anything and just want to sit around and do nothing.
More Examples
The cat is lazy and spends most of the day sleeping.
He failed the test because he was lazy and didn't study.
The company's laziness in adopting new technology led to decreased profits.
How It's Used
"He's too lazy to clean his room."
"Lazy students often don't do their homework."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
lazy bones
A person who is lazy.
"Come on, you lazy bones, get up and do your chores!"
sleepy/lazy eye
A condition in which one eye doesn't move or work correctly, resulting in decreased vision.
"The child was diagnosed with a lazy eye and required corrective lenses."
From Middle English *lasi*, *leasy*, from Old French *laisie*, *lesche* (“idle, lazy”), from Late Latin *lassus* (“faint, weary”).
Historically, the word's meaning has remained consistent, although its application has expanded to include both people and objects.
Memory tip
Think of a sleepy lion lounging in the sun.
Word Origin
"tired, weary"