Laziness Meaning in English
word · lemma: lazy
ˈɫeɪzinəs
LAY-zee-nuhs
lˈeɪzɪnəs
LAY-zi-nuhs
Definição
The quality of not wanting to work or make any effort; a habit of avoiding activity or movement.
Uso & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often carries a negative judgment. Common collocations: 'laziness leads to...', 'fight laziness', 'overcome laziness'. Do not confuse with 'rest' (which is positive or neutral); 'laziness' is generally seen as undesirable.
Spanish: perezaPortuguese (BR): preguiçaPortuguese (PT): preguiçaChinese (Simplified): 懒惰Chinese (Traditional): 懶惰Hindi: आलस्यArabic: الكسلBengali: আলস্যRussian: леньJapanese: 怠け（なまけ） - 怠惰（たいだ）Vietnamese: sự lười biếngKorean: 게으름Turkish: tembellikUrdu: سستیIndonesian: kemalasan
Frases de Exemplo
Laziness makes it hard to finish your work.
basic
He lost his job because of his laziness.
basic
Laziness can stop you from reaching your goals.
basic
I need to fight my laziness and start exercising.
natural
Sometimes, a little laziness just means you need a break.
natural
His laziness drives his parents crazy.
natural