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Meaning of the word lazy in English

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lazy

US /ˈleɪ.zi/
UK /ˈleɪ.zi/
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Adjective

1.

unwilling to work or use energy

Example:
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He's too lazy to clean his room.
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The lazy cat spent all day sleeping in the sun.
Synonym:
idleindolentslothfulinactivelethargic
Synonym:
industriousdiligentenergeticactivehardworking
2.

characterized by lack of effort or activity

Example:
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It was a lazy afternoon, perfect for reading.
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The river flowed with a lazy current.
Synonym:
leisurelyslowrelaxedunhurried
Synonym:
activebriskenergeticvigorous
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Related Word:
laziness