Comparative for disinclined to exertion or work
“He would sit on the couch all day instead of working because he was lazy.”
Comparative for lacking in energy
“She was feeling really lazy in the morning after having worked overtime the day before.”
Comparative for failing to give proper care or attention
“There are numerous mistakes we now have to correct due to your lazy attention to detail.”
Comparative for relaxed or leisurely
“It was great to just spend a lazy weekend by the beach.”
(informal) Comparative for requiring little effort
“The professional basketball player scored a lazy forty points in the match against the amateurs.”
(of body parts) Comparative for loose hanging
“McGrady had naturally lazy eyes which made him look indifferent all the time.”
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