as in lazy
not easily aroused to action or work
his overly lax managerial style has resulted in a department that is slothful and unproductive
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And just like Alito, some members of my family have forgotten our history and support Trump or favor some of his immigration policies, dismissing new arrivals as criminals or lazy.
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Today, the park operates more than 40 family-friendly water attractions including thrilling slides, casual pools and a lazy river.
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Reclaiming idle assets cuts waste, spend and unnecessary procurement at the same time.
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No, not the usual idle front-row niceties, but the scorching heat wave that has settled like a dense cloud over the City of Lights.
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“Slothful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slothful. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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