lazy — unwilling to work or use energy; showing a lack of effort or care
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unwilling to work or use energy; showing a lack of effort or care
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪzi/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so lazy that it sleeps 20 hours a day and still complains about being tired.
- Don't be lazy - your homework won't do itself!
- She's not lazy, she's just energy efficient.
lazy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈleɪzi/]
unwilling to work or use energy; showing a lack of effort or care
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word lazy originates from 16th-century German 'lasich', meaning 'slow' or 'weak'. The term gradually evolved in English to acquire its modern sense of 'unwilling to work' or 'sluggish in movement'.
Breakdown
Derived from Middle High German 'lasich' (slow, weak), with the English suffix -y added to form an adjective meaning 'characterized by slowness or lack of effort'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is so lazy that it sleeps 20 hours a day and still complains about being tired.”
“Don't be lazy - your homework won't do itself!”
“She's not lazy, she's just energy efficient.”
“I'm too lazy to be lazy properly - that requires too much effort.”
“The lazy river at the water park is perfect for relaxing.”
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