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- [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuh l]
- /ˌlæk əˈdeɪ zɪ kəl/
- /ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuh l]
- /ˌlæk əˈdeɪ zɪ kəl/
Definitions of lackadaisical word
- adjective lackadaisical without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt. 1
- adjective lackadaisical lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow. 1
- noun lackadaisical Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy. 1
- adjective lackadaisical apathetic 1
- adjective lackadaisical If you say that someone is lackadaisical, you mean that they are rather lazy and do not show much interest or enthusiasm in what they do. 0
- adjective lackadaisical lacking vitality and purpose 0
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Origin of lackadaisical
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; lackadais(y) (variant of lackaday) + -ical
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Parts of speech for Lackadaisical
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lackadaisical popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lackadaisical
adj lackadaisical
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- passive — not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling.
- halfhearted — having or showing little enthusiasm: a halfhearted attempt to work.
- listless — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
adjective lackadaisical
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- easygoing — going easily, as a horse.
- laissez-faire — of, relating to, or conforming to the principles or practices of laissez faire.
- lax — not strict or severe; careless or negligent: lax morals; a lax attitude toward discipline.
Antonyms for lackadaisical
adj lackadaisical
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
adjective lackadaisical
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
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