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lazy Synonyms
Another word for lazy
Choosing another word for lazy depends on context, so the 39 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Unwilling to work, study, or exert physical or mental energy; habitually idle or indolent.
Usage Example
"He was too indolent to cook dinner and ordered takeout for the third night in a row."
Strongest
indolent
slothful
idle
shiftless
work-shy
Strong
lethargic
sluggish
listless
good-for-nothing
inactive
• adjective (Context 2)
Showing a lack of care, effort, or thoroughness.
Usage Example
"The critic dismissed the sequel's predictable plot as a piece of careless writing."
Strongest
careless
sloppy
slapdash
Strong
half-hearted
negligent
slipshod
slack
lax
perfunctory
shoddy
• adjective (Context 3)
Moving slowly and gently; peaceful, unhurried, and conducive to relaxation.
Usage Example
"We spent a leisurely afternoon floating down the winding river on inner tubes."
Strongest
leisurely
unhurried
relaxed
Strong
languid
easygoing
slow-moving
sleepy
dreamy
drowsy
peaceful
• verb (Context 4)
To spend time in a relaxed, idle, or inactive manner (often followed by 'around' or 'about').
Usage Example
"After a stressful week of exams, the students lazied around the house all Sunday."
Strongest
laze
loaf
lounge
idle
Strong
veg out
kick back
chill out
goof off
relax
unwind
Opposites of lazy
The opposite of lazy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
hardworking
careful
diligent
hectic
thorough
industrious
hurried
toil
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lazy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lazy