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lazyMain Entry: 1la·zy Pronunciation: \ˈlā-zē\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): la·zi·er; la·zi·est Etymology: perhaps from Middle Low German lasich feeble; akin to Middle High German erleswen to become weak Date: 1549 1 a : disinclined to activity or exertion : not energetic or vigorous b : encouraging inactivity or indolence <a lazy summer day> — la·zi·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb — la·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun — la·zy·ish \-zē-ish\ adjective synonyms lazy, indolent, slothful mean not easily aroused to activity. lazy suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble <take-out foods for lazy cooks>. indolent suggests a love of ease and a dislike of movement or activity <the heat made us indolent>. slothful implies a temperamental inability to act promptly or speedily when action or speed is called for <fired for being slothful about filling orders>.
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