Lazy Synonyms

31 lazy synonyms include idle, indolent, slothful, work-shy, shiftless, loafing, inactive, inert, sluggish, and lethargic. Lazy is an adjective, and its antonyms are active, industrious, and energetic. Here are some additional synonyms for "lazy" with example sentences.

Another word for Lazy

31 other ways to say lazy.

  • work-shy  
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  • torpid  
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  • sluggish  
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  • slow-moving  
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  • slow  
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  • slothful  
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  • slack  
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  • shiftless  
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  • remiss  
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  • plodding  
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  • otiose  
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  • negligent  
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  • loafing  
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  • listless  
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  • lethargic  
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  • leisurely  
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  • lax  
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  • languorous  
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  • lackadaisical  
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  • inert  
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  • indolent  
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  • inactive  
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  • impassive  
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  • idle  
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  • heavy
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  • good-for-nothing  
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  • fainéant  
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  • enervated  
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  • dull
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  • do-nothing  
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  • bone idle  
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Use lazy in a Sentence

Don't be lazy; start working!

He feels lazy on weekends.

It's a bit thick calling her lazy—she works hard.

She has a lazy afternoon planned.

The dog is very lazy today.