lazy

adjective
UK: /ˈleɪzi/
US: /ˈleɪzi/

  1. Not willing to work or use effort

    1. He is a lazy boy, he doesn't like doing chores. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't be lazy and help me with the dishes after our delicious meal. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing a lack of effort or care

    1. That was a lazy attempt to clean your room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project was ruined by some lazy research and poor attention to detail. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relaxed and slow-moving

    1. We enjoyed a lazy afternoon in the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lazy river flowed gently through the quiet valley, inviting peace. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lethargic idle slothful indolent inactive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lazy" in English means: Not willing to work or use effort, Showing a lack of effort or care, Relaxed and slow-moving.

The phonetic transcription of "lazy" is /ˈleɪzi/ in British English and /ˈleɪzi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lazy": lethargic, idle, slothful, indolent, inactive.

Example usage of "lazy": "He is a lazy boy, he doesn't like doing chores.". More examples on the page.