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lazily-crafted

|la-zi-ly-craft-ed|

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/ˈleɪzɪli ˈkræftɪd/

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/ˈleɪzɪli ˈkrɑːftɪd/

(lazy)

unwilling to work

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
lazylazierlaziestlazinesslazily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'lazily-crafted' originates from the combination of 'lazy' and 'crafted', where 'lazy' means 'unwilling to work or use energy' and 'crafted' means 'made with skill'.

Historical Evolution

'lazy' changed from the Old English word 'lǣs' meaning 'weak' and 'crafted' from the Old English 'cræftan' meaning 'to make or build'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'lazy' meant 'weak', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unwilling to work or use energy'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or constructed with minimal effort or care, often resulting in a subpar or unsatisfactory outcome.

The report was lazily-crafted, filled with errors and lacking depth.

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Last updated: 2025/06/10 19:00