lazy

¹la·zy

adj \ˈlā-zē\

la·zi·erla·zi·est

Definition of LAZY

1

a : disinclined to activity or exertion : not energetic or vigorous b : encouraging inactivity or indolence <a lazy summer day>

2

: moving slowly : sluggish

3

: droopy, lax <a rabbit with lazy ears>

4

: placed on its side <lazy E livestock brand>

5

: not rigorous or strict <lazy scholarship>

— la·zi·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb

— la·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun

— la·zy·ish \-zē-ish\ adjective

Examples of LAZY

1. a lazy child who avoided household chores
2. I should have done more work this weekend, but I was feeling lazy.
3. a hawk flying in lazy circles

Origin of LAZY

perhaps from Middle Low German lasich feeble; akin to Middle High German erleswen to become weak

First Known Use: 1549

Related to LAZY

Synonyms: idle, indolent, shiftless, slothful

Antonyms: industrious

Related Words: apathetic, drowsy, dull, inert, languorous, lazyish, lethargic, listless, quiescent, sleepy, sluggish, supine, torpid

Near Antonyms: ambitious, diligent, enterprising, zealous; active, animated, bouncing, brisk, dynamic, energetic, exuberant, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, pert, snappy, spirited, sprightly, springy, vigorous, vivacious, zippy

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Synonym Discussion of LAZY

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>.

Rhymes with LAZY

crazy, daisy, hazy, mazy