arsed
adjective /ɑːst/
/ɑːrst/ UK informalDefinition
not be arsed › If you cannot be arsed to do something, you do not want to make the effort to do it: [+ to infinitive] I can't be arsed to go shopping this afternoon.Unwilling and reluctantReady and willingLacking interest and enthusiasm
(Definition of arsed adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- balk verb
- baulk verb, noun
- be blowed if... idiom
- be in no mood for sth/to do sth idiom
- begrudge verb
- blench verb
- deign verb
- disinclination noun
- disinclined adjective
- disobliging adjective
- drag your heels/feet idiom
- indisposed adjective (NOT WILLING)
- indisposition noun
- jib at sth phrasal verb (PERSON)
- not bring yourself to do something idiom
- not have any of it idiom
- not have the heart to do sth idiom
- not have the stomach for sth idiom
- rather you than me idiom
- willy-nilly adverb
Topic:
Unwilling and reluctant
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