lazier

ADJECTIVE

inactive, sluggish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic careless dull inattentive indifferent lackadaisical lethargic passive sleepy tired weary

WEAK

asleep on the job comatose dallying dilatory drowsy flagging idle indolent inert laggard lagging languid languorous lifeless loafing neglectful out of it procrastinating remiss shiftless slack slothful slow slow-moving snoozy somnolent supine tardy torpid trifling unconcerned unenergetic unindustrious unpersevering unready

Antonyms

STRONGEST

activated active attentive careful caring concerned energetic fresh interested lively vivacious

WEAK

diligent hard-working industrious

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lazier

We label those who outsource their work to AI as lazier and less moral, and we think they value their work less than those who don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

While each cameo is lazier than the last, it’s a substantial supporting role from Benny Safdie — who, alongside his brother Josh, co-directed Sandler in “Uncut Gems” — that’s most grating.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2025

Use her ajvar recipe without adjustment, or opt for my lazier route, and stash containers of lutenitsa in the freezer.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023

A lazier filmmaker might merely have put them back together to play their greatest hits.

From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2023

“I can’t tell who is lazier, Polly or you,” Mother mut-tered as she stalked out of the room.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson