Lazy

4 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Unwilling to work or use energy; showing a lack of effort.

“She felt lazy on Sunday and stayed in bed all morning.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈleɪzi/

Syllables

la·zy

Related Words

Synonyms

idlesluggishinactive

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Z is rare and in fourth position; Y ending is common for adjectives.

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points thanks to high-value Z (10 points).

Words Related to Lazy

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “lazy” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

dazy gazy hazy lady

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “lazy”.

blazy glazy lawzy zygal

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