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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

lazy

adjective · Say it: LAY-zee

What it means

Foundation

not wanting to work or make an effort

Our lazy cat sleeps in the sunny window for most of the day.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • idle
  • inactive
  • slothful

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • busy
  • energetic
  • hard-working

More examples

  • Ella felt lazy on Sunday morning and stayed in her pyjamas until lunch.

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