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werkschuw — meaning in English

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English meaning

indolent adjective Avoiding effort or activity; lazy in a relaxed, unhurried way.
lazy adj Unwilling to work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.

Senses

werkschuw is used for these senses in English:

indolent Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor.
lazy Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
workshy (British) Disinclined to work; lazy.

indolent — full definition

adjective Avoiding effort or activity; lazy in a relaxed, unhurried way.
adjective Of a disease or growth: developing very slowly and causing little or no pain.

lazy — full definition

adj Unwilling to work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
adj Slow-moving or relaxed rather than active.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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