lazy
adjective
tending to avoid work, activity, or exertion.
lazier
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comparativeof lazy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Though some economists worry that a “universal basic income” would make recipients lazier, data from programs around the world suggests the opposite is true.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2025
Use her ajvar recipe without adjustment, or opt for my lazier route, and stash containers of lutenitsa in the freezer.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
The other excuses he's been puking up are even lazier.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2023
Do our heroes become lazier as our realities become harder?
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022
Her companions were the lazier of the Old Sarum boys, the laziest of whom was one Albert Coningham, a slow thinker to whom Jean Louise had rendered invaluable service during six-weeks’ tests.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
