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Definition of lazy :
1. Disinclined to action or exertion; averse to labor; idle; shirking work.
2. Inactive; slothful; slow; sluggish; as, a lazy stream.
3. Wicked; vicious.
Synonyms:
vacant, careless, remiss, pointless, do-nothing, otiose, tardy, attractive, loafing, inactive, laggard, superfluous, shiftless, lax, indifferent, derelict, supine, faineant, measured, neglectful, lagging, lovely, disregardful, unemployed, action, flagging, businesslike, steady, cheerful, trifling, sluggard, senseless, slack, wasted, bone lazy, pleasant, restful, inert, neglecting, purposeless, sedate, work-shy, enjoyable, unconcerned, pleasurable, ineffectual, relaxing, deliberate, half-assed, idle, dilatory, active, weary, passive, stately, futile, pleasing, unoccupied, nice, logy, inattentive, industrious, unavailing
lethargic (part of speech: adjective)
lackadaisical, phlegmatic, lifeless, languorous, apathetic, listless, leisurely, languid, dull, drugged, tired, slow, lumpish, unhurried, dopey, indolent, leaden, insensible, slothful, torpid, sluggish, drooping, benumbed, lethargic
Usage examples:
- But the people of that village were lazy, too. - "White Queen of the Cannibals: The Story of Mary Slessor", A. J. Bueltmann.
- To church, where Mr. Mills made a lazy sermon. - "Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright", Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke.
- What are your lazy women about in the kitchen? - "The Outcaste", F. E. Penny.