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arsed Synonyms
Another word for arsed
Choosing another word for arsed depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Willing or motivated to make an effort; bothered (almost always used in negative constructions such as 'cannot be arsed').
Usage Example
"It was raining heavily, so I couldn't be bothered to walk to the shops."
Strongest
bothered
Strong
fussed
inclined
motivated
willing
• verb (Context 2)
To fool around, waste time, or behave in a silly or idle manner (simple past tense and past participle of 'arse', usually followed by 'about' or 'around').
Usage Example
"They goof off around in the break room for an hour instead of finishing the inventory."
Strongest
goof off
mess around
Strong
fool around
faff about
muck about
dawdle
• adjective (Context 3)
Having buttocks of a specified kind (chiefly used in combination, such as 'tight-arsed' or 'fat-arsed').
Usage Example
"The comedian made a self-deprecating joke about being too big-assed for the narrow airline seat."
Strongest
assed
Strong
bottomed
butted
Opposites of arsed
The opposite of arsed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unbothered
indifferent
apathetic
unwilling
concentrate
focus
toil
reluctant
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arsed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arsed