A way to cite - terribly lazy (9)

I believe the answer is:

apathetic

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'lazy' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'a way to cite terribly' is the wordplay.
'way' becomes 'path' (synonyms).
'terribly' is an anagram indicator.
'cite' is an anagram of 'etic'.
'a'+'path'+'etic'='APATHETIC'

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(Other definitions for apathetic that I've seen before include "cool?" , "past caring?" , "Unenthusiastic" , "showing no enthusiasm" , "Not interested" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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