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lazy

[ley-zee] / ˈleɪ zi /
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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Colorado’s C Lazy U Ranch, an all-inclusive setup on an 8,500-acre expanse of Rocky Mountain foothills, fit the bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

It was a repeat of the Chester Vase result where Lambourn won from Lazy Griff last month.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

Lazy Betty: Walking into the dimly lit and bustling Michelin-starred Lazy Betty, you’re in for a real treat.

From Salon • May 28, 2025

Kate’s Lazy Desert at 58380 Botkin Road in Landers includes a conditional use permit that allows the buyer to operate the property as a motel, trailer park, or campground, according to the listing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

You never saw a city guardsman down in the Lazy Eel, or a customs officer.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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