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Synonyms for work-shy

Most common

lazy otiose swear

All synonyms

Adjective

Other

swear

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Disinclined to work; lazy.

    Workshy benefits claimants should stop watching daytime television and get a job.

Related words

Other spellings
workshy

Example sentences

  • lazy Tom is by no means unintelligent. He is just lazy.
  • swear When angry, count to four. When very angry, swear.

By length

4 letters
lazy2, idle2
5 letters
swear1
6 letters
otiose3
8 letters
indolent3, slothful

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lazy2 = 2 syllables).