lazy
gb/lˈeɪzi/ us/lˈeɪzi/
A2
Angličtina
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adjective
A2
property
1
not liking work or effort
Not wanting to work or try; choosing not to do things that need effort.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is (too) lazy to [do something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "lazy" when they mean "tired" or "sleepy" (e.g., *I am lazy* instead of *I am tired*). "Lazy" is negative and describes a choice not to make effort, not a physical need for rest. Another mistake is saying *I am laziness* (correct: *I am lazy*) or *I am very lazily* (adverb) instead of *I am very lazy* (adjective).
Synonyma
idle (Can mean not working because there is no work, but also describes someone who avoids work.)
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sluggish (Focuses more on moving or reacting slowly, not specifically on avoiding work.)
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indolent (More formal; often used in written or medical contexts to describe habitual laziness.)
Antonyma
hardworking (Describes someone who is willing to work a lot and with effort.)
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diligent (Suggests careful, persistent effort and attention to detail.)
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industrious (Formal; emphasizes being busy and continuously working.)
Kolokace
too lazy to [do something]
|a lazy student
|stop being lazy
|lazy workers
|feel lazy
|a bit lazy
Témata
personality
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He lost his job because he was too lazy to show up on time.
- I’m feeling lazy today, so I’ll order food instead of cooking.
- The teacher said the class was lazy about doing their homework.
- Don’t be so lazy—just take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- She’s smart but lazy, so her grades are not very good.
Učební příklady
- I am too lazy to clean my room.
- My brother is lazy and never helps in the house.
- They are lazy and do not want to study.
- He is not stupid; he is just lazy.
- I feel lazy and want to stay in bed all day.
adjective
B1
property
2
done with little care or effort
Not done carefully; showing that someone did not try hard or think much.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s [work/argument/writing] is lazy
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this sense with simply being slow. Here, "lazy" criticizes low effort or weak thinking, not speed. For example, a "lazy argument" is one that is not carefully made, even if it was produced quickly.
Synonyma
careless (General word for not being careful; does not always imply lack of effort on purpose.)
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sloppy (Informal; suggests messy or badly done work, often more negative than "lazy".)
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half‑hearted (Emphasizes weak effort or low enthusiasm rather than poor quality alone.)
Antonyma
thorough (Stresses doing something completely and carefully, with attention to detail.)
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rigorous (Often used for arguments or tests that are very strict and carefully checked.)
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thoughtful (Highlights that someone has put real thought and care into their work or ideas.)
Kolokace
lazy writing
|lazy thinking
|lazy journalism
|lazy argument
|lazy stereotype
|lazy answer
Témata
communication
|education
|work
Příklady
- That article is just lazy journalism and repeats old quotes.
- Her essay felt lazy, as if she wrote it in ten minutes.
- It’s a lazy argument to blame everything on social media.
- Using the same tired joke is lazy writing.
- Calling all teenagers irresponsible is a lazy stereotype.
Učební příklady
- This report is lazy and not well done.
- The teacher said my answer was lazy and not clear.
- His thinking is lazy; he does not check the facts.
- It is lazy writing when you copy ideas from the internet.
- That is a lazy excuse, and I do not believe it.
adjective
B1
property
3
slow, quiet, and relaxed
Slow and calm, with no feeling of hurry.
Vzorec užití:
a lazy [day/afternoon/river/pace]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this sense is always negative because it uses the same word as for 'not wanting to work'. In this sense, "lazy" is often positive or neutral and describes a relaxed time or movement, not a person’s bad habit.
Synonyma
leisurely (More formal; highlights calm enjoyment and taking your time.)
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unhurried (Focuses on not being in a rush, without the negative feeling of "lazy" about people.)
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laid‑back (Informal; usually used about people or lifestyles, meaning very relaxed.)
Antonyma
hectic (Describes situations that are very busy and rushed.)
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brisk (Suggests quick movement or activity, often in a fresh or energetic way.)
Kolokace
a lazy afternoon
|a lazy Sunday
|lazy summer days
|a lazy river
|a lazy pace
|a lazy smile
Témata
leisure
|time
|nature
|daily_life
Příklady
- We spent a lazy afternoon reading in the park.
- The boat drifted down the lazy river in the sun.
- I love those lazy summer mornings when you can stay in bed.
- She walked at a lazy pace, enjoying the view.
- Soft music played, matching the lazy mood of the evening.
Učební příklady
- We had a lazy day at home and watched TV.
- They enjoyed a lazy Sunday morning in bed.
- We floated along the lazy river in the park.
- It was a lazy afternoon, and nobody wanted to work.
- The cat lay in the sun on a lazy summer day.
adjective
technical
B2
property
4
computing: done only when needed
In computers, happening later, only when it is really needed, not at the beginning.
Vzorec užití:
lazy [evaluation/loading/initialization]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "lazy" here means the code is written badly or without effort. In technical use, it is neutral or positive and refers only to *when* an operation happens (later, on demand), not to the programmer’s attitude.
Synonyma
deferred (Technical; emphasizes that an action is intentionally delayed to a later time.)
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on‑demand (Focuses on doing something only when it is requested or required.)
Antonyma
eager (Technical; especially in programming, refers to doing work immediately instead of delaying it.)
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immediate (Describes actions that happen right away, not delayed.)
Kolokace
lazy loading
|lazy evaluation
|lazy initialization
|lazy sequence
|lazy computation
Témata
technology
|computing
Příklady
- The website uses lazy loading to speed up the initial page view.
- In this language, lists are lazy, so values are calculated only when needed.
- Lazy evaluation can improve performance, but it can also make debugging harder.
- We implemented lazy initialization for that object to save memory.
- The framework offers lazy queries that hit the database only when you iterate over the results.
Učební příklady
- The app uses lazy loading for images.
- In this code, the value is lazy and is found only when you ask for it.
- Lazy evaluation can make a program faster.
- We use lazy initialization so the object is created only when needed.
- The list is lazy, so it does not build all items at once.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
lazy
IPA
GB/lˈeɪzi/
US/lˈeɪzi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
lazy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (lazy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: lazy
- Comparative: lazier
- Superlative: laziest
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
bone lazy
1/bˈoʊn lˈeɪzi/
idiom
informal
extremely lazy
Very, very lazy; doing almost nothing even when you should work.
Příklady
- He’s bone lazy and won’t lift a finger to help.
- They called him bone lazy after he refused to look for a job.
- She’s not stupid, just bone lazy about studying.
lazy bum
1/lˈeɪzi bˈʌm/
fixed phrase
informal
insult for a lazy person
An informal and rude way to call someone very lazy.
Příklady
- Stop being such a lazy bum and do the dishes.
- He jokes that he’s a lazy bum on his days off.
- My sister called me a lazy bum because I didn’t help her move.
lazy day
1/lˈeɪzi dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
a slow day with little activity
A day when you rest, do almost nothing, and do not hurry.
Příklady
- We had a lazy day at home watching movies and napping.
- After a busy week, I just want a lazy day on the sofa.
- It was a perfect lazy day at the beach with books and ice cream.
lazy eye
1/lˈeɪzi ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
medical: one weak‑seeing eye
A problem, usually in children, where one eye does not see as well as the other, even though the eye looks normal.
Příklady
- The doctor said her son has a lazy eye and needs to wear a patch.
- If a lazy eye is found early, glasses or exercises can often help.
- He grew up with a lazy eye but had surgery to improve his vision.
lazy river
1/lˈeɪzi ɹˈɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
slow water ride for floating
A slow, shallow water ride, usually in a pool or water park, where you sit on a tube and float around.
Příklady
- The kids spent all afternoon floating around the lazy river.
- The hotel has a pool, a lazy river, and three water slides.
- We relaxed on the lazy river instead of going on the big rides.
lazy Susan
1/lˈeɪzi sˈuzən/
fixed phrase
turning tray on a table
A round tray that can turn in a circle on a table, used so people can easily take food or other things.
Příklady
- They put the dishes on a lazy Susan in the middle of the table.
- The restaurant’s large round tables each have a lazy Susan.
- I bought a wooden lazy Susan for my kitchen spices.
lazybones
1/lˈæzibənz/
idiom
informal
a very lazy person
A playful but sometimes annoying name for someone who does not like to move or work.
Příklady
- Get up, you lazybones, it’s almost noon!
- Her dad jokingly calls her "lazybones" on Sunday mornings.
- Come on, lazybones, help me carry these bags.