lazy
Slow to act
Lazy describes a reluctance to work or exert effort: a lazy afternoon, too lazy to cook.
The word carries mild disapproval—laziness is a character flaw, though often a forgivable one.
Things that move slowly or hang loosely can be lazy: a lazy river, a lazy eye.
To be lazy about something is to neglect it through lack of effort rather than lack of time.
Slow and inactive
- slothfulHabitually avoiding exertion
- torpidInactive and slow
- languidWeak and without vigor
- idleWithout activity or purpose
inactive · loafing · dawdling · lackadaisical · lollygagging · listless · lounging · sedentary
Postponing what needs doing
- uninspiredLacking creative spark
- unambitiousLacking desire for achievement
- shiftlessLacking motivation or ambition
- aimlessHaving no direction
indifferent · apathetic · disinterested · unenthusiastic · halfhearted · passionless · spiritless · directionless
Wanting to doze
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
- fatiguedDrained of energy
- wearyDeeply tired, spent
- somnolentInclined toward sleep
heavy-eyed · yawning · dozy · groggy · lethargic · enervated · tired · bleary
In a state of stillness
- loungingReclining in idleness
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
- dozingLightly, briefly unconscious
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
reposing · basking · lolling · sprawling · vegetating · chilling · sunbathing · hammock
Feeling no worry
- unbotheredNot disturbed or concerned
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
insouciant · uninterested · passive · careless · negligent · heedless · inattentive · remiss
sluggish
Slow and inactive
idle · inactive · loafing · dawdling · lackadaisical · lollygagging · listless · lounging · sedentary · unhurried
procrastinating
Postponing what needs doing
- uninspiredLacking creative spark
- unambitiousLacking desire for achievement
- shiftlessLacking motivation or ambition
aimless · indifferent · apathetic · disinterested · unenthusiastic · halfhearted · passionless · spiritless · directionless · coasting
sleepy
Wanting to doze
somnolent · heavy-eyed · yawning · dozy · groggy · lethargic · enervated · tired · bleary · half-asleep
resting
In a state of stillness
- loungingReclining in idleness
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
- dozingLightly, briefly unconscious
unwinding · reposing · basking · lolling · sprawling · vegetating · chilling · sunbathing · hammock · siesta
unconcerned
Feeling no worry
- unbotheredNot disturbed or concerned
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
blasé · insouciant · uninterested · passive · careless · negligent · heedless · inattentive · remiss · derelict
laid-back
Calm and unhurried
unhurried · leisurely · carefree · nonchalant · casual · unrushed · breezy · loose · comfortable · kickback
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- summersummer, summertime, midsummer, summer solstice, solstice
- two-syllablesapple, baby, better, candle, chicken
- dog traitsloyal, friendly, loyalty, devoted, playful
- relaxedcalm, serene, peaceful, mellow, easygoing
- slang traitsbossy, brainy, bubbly, chatty, cheeky
lazyindustrious
Devoted to steady effort
hard-working · diligent · assiduous · laborious · tireless
lazyambitious
Strongly desiring achievement
driven · motivated · enterprising · zealous · go-getting
- lazy eyeWeak eye alignment disorder
- lazy dayUnscheduled time for rest
- lazy SundayRelaxed end-of-week day
- lazy riverGentle artificial waterway
- lazing aroundIdling without purpose
- laze aroundBe idle leisurely
laziness, laze, lazily, laziest, lazier, lazies, lazing, lazyish, lazed