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lackadaisical

adj
/ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

Etymology

From the archaic expression lackadaisy + -ic + -al.

Definitions

  1. Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.

    • the lackadaisical look on his face
    • I, at one time, used to go and take a hand at cribbage with a friend, and afterwards discuss a cold sirloin of beef, and throw out a few lackadaisical remarks, in a way to please myself, but it would not do long.
    • "Then let those who do know it learn that you are able to bear such wounds without outward complaint. I tell you fairly that I cannot sympathize with a lackadaisical lover."

  2. Lazy

    Lazy; slothful; indolent.

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Derived

lackadaisicality, lackadaisically, lackadaisicalness, slackadaisical

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA