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lackadaisically

lack·a·dai·si·cal
L l

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuh l]
    • /ˌlæk əˈdeɪ zɪ kəl/
    • /ˌlæk.ə.ˈdeɪ.zɪk.l̩i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuh l]
    • /ˌlæk əˈdeɪ zɪ kəl/

Definitions of lackadaisically word

  • adjective lackadaisically without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt. 1
  • adjective lackadaisically lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow. 1
  • noun lackadaisically In a lackadaisical manner; without enthusiasm or interest; perfunctorily. 1
See all 3 definitions of lackadaisically

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Origin of lackadaisically

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 Lackadaisically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Lackadaisically

lackadaisically 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.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for lackadaisically

adv lackadaisically

  • indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
  • carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
  • offhandedly — cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand.
  • coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
  • informally — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.

adverb lackadaisically

  • nonchalantly — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
All 9 Synonyms of lackadaisically

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