busy vs lazy
Definitions
adjective
- crowded with or characterized by much activity
- (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)
- actively or fully engaged or occupied
- intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
- overcrowded or cluttered with detail
verb
- keep busy with
Examples
I have been very busy lately and the ongoing project will take up about a few more weeks.
Going upmarket, I can go into Dear Soup except on busy days, as the tables are a bit close together and sitting beside a slurper is an ever-present danger.
They missed it because they are too busy bootlicking ObamaCare, on their hands and knees.
Definitions
adjective
- disinclined to work or exertion
- moving slowly and gently
Examples
I knew what the lady had said was just a lie cooked up by my lazy, good-for-nothing parents to get me to come home.
Those of you too lazy to hit the last link won't understand this, but the key to a successful performance of this story is to remain deadpan.
People on welfare are wrongly seen as lazy or dishonest.
