Unstudious

[stoo-dee-uhs, styoo-]

stu·di·ous

[stoo-dee-uhs, styoo-]
adjective
1.
disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy.
2.
concerned with, characterized by, or pertaining to study: studious tastes.
3.
zealous, assiduous, or painstaking: studious care.
4.
carefully planned or maintained; studied: a studious program to maintain peace.
5.
devoted to or favorable for study.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin studiōsus, equivalent to studi(um) (see study) + -ōsus -ous

stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
stu·di·ous·ness, noun
non·stu·di·ous, adjective
non·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
non·stu·di·ous·ness, noun
EXPAND
o·ver·stu·di·ous, adjective
o·ver·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
o·ver·stu·di·ous·ness, noun
pre·stu·di·ous, adjective
pre·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
pre·stu·di·ous·ness, noun
pseu·do·stu·di·ous, adjective
pseu·do·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
qua·si-stu·di·ous, adjective
qua·si-stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
un·stu·di·ous, adjective
un·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
un·stu·di·ous·ness, noun
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Unstudious is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
WordNet
unstudious

adjective
not studious 
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