lazy
lazy
avoiding effort
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lazy with German translation
lazy usage examples
Don't be lazy — do one small task now and the rest will be easier.
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lazy belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
lazy synonyms
What's the difference between lazy / indolent / slothful / unmotivated / shiftless / sluggish
Habitually lazy in a genteel or literary way; formal and somewhat dated.
He led an indolent life of leisure.
Morally lazy or habitually inactive; often has an archaic or moralizing tone.
His slothful habits worried his family.
Lacking motivation or drive; emphasizes absence of reasons to act rather than inherent laziness.
Many students are unmotivated when lessons feel irrelevant.
Lazy and lacking ambition or initiative; pejorative and disparaging.
His shiftless ways prevented him from holding a steady job.
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.
Not active; often neutral and can denote a temporary state rather than a personal trait.
The account has been inactive for months.
Carelessly lazy or lacking enthusiasm; implies a careless, indifferent attitude rather than simple laziness.
Her lackadaisical approach to homework showed in her grades.
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.
Not caring or showing interest; emotional indifference rather than lack of effort per se.
Voters were apathetic and turnout was low.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce lazy and what this word means
lazy means lazy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lazy
/ˈleɪzi/
lazy translation
lazy
lazy examples
My brother is lazy on Sundays and sleeps until noon.
lazy transcription
/ˈleɪzi/, /ˈleɪzi/
Questions about this word
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?
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