Phrase guide

can't be bothered

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

An expression indicating a lack of enthusiasm or willingness (in something or to do something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: no-past-participle, no-present-participle

Examples

  • I can't be bothered to clean the house today.
  • No, I simply can't be bothered with that.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: gide ikke — lacks the enthusiasm
  • Finnish: ei vaivautua — lacks the enthusiasm
  • French: avoir la flemme — lacks the enthusiasm
  • Italian: non aver voglia — lacks the enthusiasm
  • Jamaican Creole: cyaan badda — lacks the enthusiasm
  • Portuguese: estar sem vontade — lacks the enthusiasm
  • Spanish: dar pereza — lacks the enthusiasm
  • Swedish: palla inte — lacks the enthusiasm
  • Swedish: orka inte — lacks the enthusiasm
  • Swedish: idas inte — lacks the enthusiasm