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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We label those who outsource their work to AI as lazier and less moral, and we think they value their work less than those who don’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
A 2025 Duke University study found that professionals believed that colleagues would consider them lazier and less competent if they used A.I., making them unlikely to disclose its use.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2025
While each cameo is lazier than the last, it’s a substantial supporting role from Benny Safdie — who, alongside his brother Josh, co-directed Sandler in “Uncut Gems” — that’s most grating.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 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 sound of the waves was even lazier, more drawn out than at noon.
From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
