Lazy Behavior

2 words in this vocabulary list

good-for-nothing loafer

good-for-nothing

noun a person who is considered to be lazy or worthless

adjective describing someone or something as worthless or lazy

  • The company decided to fire the good-for-nothing employee who never met deadlines.
  • I can't believe he's still dating that good-for-nothing guy.
  • She's always hanging out with that good-for-nothing loser.
  • His promises turned out to be as good-for-nothing as a broken pencil.

loafer

noun a person who is idle or lazy, especially one who avoids work or responsibility

  • The gentleman wore a pair of leather loafers to the business meeting.
  • He's always just lounging around in his loafers, never doing any work.
  • Check out those sick loafers he's rocking!
  • She's a loafer when it comes to helping out with chores around the house.