werkschuw — meaning in English

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

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

lazy — full definition

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

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