Lazy - translation, pronunciation and examples
lazy
avoiding effort
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When to use lazy
Мой брат ленивый по воскресеньям и спит до полудня.
Не будь ленивый — сделай одну маленькую задачу сейчас, и остальное будет проще.
lazy usage examples
Мой брат ленивый по воскресеньям и спит до полудня.
My brother is lazy on Sundays and sleeps until noon.
Не будь ленивый — сделай одну маленькую задачу сейчас, и остальное будет проще.
Don't be lazy — do one small task now and the rest will be easier.
Similar words
General term for someone unwilling to work or exert effort.
Habitually lazy in a genteel or literary way; formal and somewhat dated.
Morally lazy or habitually inactive; often has an archaic or moralizing tone.
Lacking motivation or drive; emphasizes absence of reasons to act rather than inherent laziness.
Lazy and lacking ambition or initiative; pejorative and disparaging.
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lazy synonyms
What's the difference between lazy / indolent / slothful / unmotivated / shiftless / sluggish
General term for someone unwilling to work or exert effort.
He's lazy and never finishes tasks on time.
Он ленивый и никогда не заканчивает дела вовремя.
Habitually lazy in a genteel or literary way; formal and somewhat dated.
He led an indolent life of leisure.
Он вел праздную, ленивую жизнь.
Morally lazy or habitually inactive; often has an archaic or moralizing tone.
His slothful habits worried his family.
Его праздность беспокоила семью.
Lacking motivation or drive; emphasizes absence of reasons to act rather than inherent laziness.
Many students are unmotivated when lessons feel irrelevant.
Многие студенты немотивированы, когда занятия кажутся им неактуальными.
Lazy and lacking ambition or initiative; pejorative and disparaging.
His shiftless ways prevented him from holding a steady job.
Его праздность не позволяла ему удержаться на постоянной работе.
Slow-moving or slow to respond; emphasizes slowness or low energy rather than unwillingness to try.
After the long flight she felt sluggish and slow to work.
После долгого перелёта она чувствовала вялость и работала медленно.
Not active; often neutral and can denote a temporary state rather than a personal trait.
The account has been inactive for months.
Аккаунт неактивен уже несколько месяцев.
Carelessly lazy or lacking enthusiasm; implies a careless, indifferent attitude rather than simple laziness.
Her lackadaisical approach to homework showed in her grades.
Её халатный подход к домашним заданиям отразился на оценках.
Drowsy, sluggish, lacking energy; often describes physical or temporary low-energy states rather than character.
He felt lethargic after the flu and couldn't concentrate.
После гриппа он чувствовал вялость и не мог сосредоточиться.
Not caring or showing interest; emotional indifference rather than lack of effort per se.
Voters were apathetic and turnout was low.
Избиратели были апатичны, явка была низкой.
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How to pronounce lazy and what this word means
lazy translation: ленивый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lazy
/ˈleɪzi/
lazy translation
ленивый
lazy examples
My brother is lazy on Sundays and sleeps until noon.
lazy transcription
/ˈleɪzi/, /ˈleɪzi/
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lazy meaning: what does it mean?
avoiding effort
lazy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lazy is pronounced as /ˈleɪzi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lazy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My brother is lazy on Sundays and sleeps until noon. Translation: Мой брат ленивый по воскресеньям и спит до полудня.
Is lazy part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, lazy (ленивый) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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