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lackadaisical Definition

lacka·dai·si·cal (lak′ə dāzi kəl)

adjective

showing lack of interest or spirit; listless; languid

Etymology: < lackadaisy, altered (infl. by daisy) < lackaday

lackadaisical Related Forms
lack′a·dai·si·cally adverb
lackadaisical Synonyms

lackadaisical

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lackadaisical Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • attitude: Classic Strokes perhaps in its lackadaisical attitude, it's much smoother sounding than most of ' First Impressions... ' .
  • approach: It was the previous landlord who had accepted the lackadaisical approach by the tenant.
  • way: Just as long as they can avoid falling into lackadaisical continental ways when they expand over the channel.
  • manner: After Mrs N's appeal was adjourned in October 1997 ITS dealt with her case in an extremely lackadaisical manner.
  • effort: The diving in this area has greatly improved in recent years after lackadaisical conservation efforts in the early 90s.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: In light of this, can we really afford to be so lackadaisical about smoking?

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