Question

Which would replace the underlined word to give the sentence a more positive connotation while not changing the overall meaning?

He is lazy and never worries about what tomorrow will bring. The word lazy is underlined
A. Tired B. Careless C. Laid back D. Sluggish

Answer 1

C. He is laid back
being laid back has no negative connotation.

Answer 2

The answer is C: laid back.

The term laid back, which means relaxed, is a colloquial and figurative term that can best substitute the word lazy, but without the negative connotations. It should be noted that the word is informal, so that in certain contexts, most notably formal contexts —like communication with an authority figure or in academic settings—, it would not necessarily be the best word choice.