Lazy and Willing

Lazy

Lazy adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

Willing is an antonym for lazy.

Nearby Words: laze, laziness, lazed, lazily, lazing

Willing

Willing adjective - Having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation.
Usage example: she's always lent a willing hand whenever a neighbor needed help or a friend a favor

Lazy is an antonym for willing.

Nearby Words: will, willingly, willingness, willed

Both words in one sentence

  • In comedy, Hispanics are often portrayed as lazy and willing to work low-paying jobs.
  • Brilliant, but Lazy At the beginning, he was so lazy that he was willing to fail school instead of studying.
  • She's a lazy, conniving, hard drinking space pirate who robs banks for a living, but she's willing to fight to the death to defend her friends (even her arch-rival Ayeka).
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