Definitions and Examples of lazy, indolent, sluggish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Unwilling to work or use energy; inactive.
Example
He was too lazy to get out of bed and go to the gym.
Avoiding work or physical activity; habitually lazy.
Example
She spent most of her days lounging on the couch, leading an indolent lifestyle.
Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt sluggish and had trouble staying awake.
Key Differences: lazy vs indolent vs sluggish
- 1Lazy implies a lack of willingness to work or use energy.
- 2Indolent suggests a habitual laziness or avoidance of work.
- 3Sluggish describes a lack of energy or alertness, resulting in slow movement or inactivity.
Effective Usage of lazy, indolent, sluggish
- 1Describing People: Use these antonyms to describe people's work ethic or level of activity.
- 2Giving Feedback: Incorporate these words in feedback to address issues with productivity or effort.
- 3Comparing Situations: Use these antonyms to compare different levels of activity or effort in different situations.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of hardworking are lazy, indolent, and sluggish. These words describe a lack of effort or activity, and convey a negative connotation. Use these words to describe people's work ethic, give feedback, or compare different levels of activity or effort in different situations.
