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View usage for: (lækədeɪzɪkəl) adjectiveIf 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. Dr. Jonsen seemed a little lackadaisical at times. ...the lackadaisical attitude of a number of the principal players. Synonyms: lazy, lethargic, indifferent, idle More Synonyms of lackadaisical lackadaisical in British English (ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl) adjective1. lacking vitality and purpose 2. lazy or idle, esp in a dreamy way Derived forms lackadaisically (ˌlackaˈdaisically) adverb lackadaisicalness (ˌlackaˈdaisicalness) noun Word origin C18: from earlier lackadaisy, extended form of lackadaylackadaisical in American English (ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl) adjective showing lack of interest or spirit; listless; languid Derived forms lackadaisically (ˌlackaˈdaisically) adverb Word origin < lackadaisy, altered (infl. by daisy) < lackaday Examples of 'lackadaisical' in a sentencelackadaisical Definition lazy and careless in a dreamy way Dr. Jonsen seemed a little lackadaisical at times. Synonyms indifferent abstracted limp dreamy inert languorous enervated half-arsed (British, slang) half-assed (US, Canadian, slang) Opposites spirited , excited , inspired , ambitious , diligent Additional synonymsMany people feel apathetic about the candidates in both parties. Synonyms uninterested, passive, indifferent, sluggish, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unconcerned, listless, cold, cool, impassive, unresponsive, phlegmatic, unfeeling, unemotional, torpid, emotionless, insensibleDefinition without enthusiasm or determination Joanna had made one or two half-hearted attempts to befriend her. Synonyms unenthusiastic, indifferent, apathetic, cool, neutral, passive, lacklustre, lukewarm, uninterested, perfunctory, listless, spiritless, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang) Definition not wanting to work I've never met such an idle bunch of workers! Synonyms lazy, slow, slack, sluggish, lax, negligent, inactive, inert, lethargic, indolent, lackadaisical, good-for-nothing, remiss (formal), workshy, slothful (formal), shiftlessNearby words oflackadaisical - laceration
- lachrymose
- lack
- lackadaisical
- lackey
- lacking
- lacklustre
Additional synonymsDefinition lazy indolent teenagers who won't lift a finger to help Synonyms lazy, slack, idle, slow, sluggish, inactive, inert, languid, lethargic, listless, lackadaisical, torpid, good-for-nothing, workshy, slothful (formal), lumpish, fainéant Definition lacking energy He's a large languid man with a round and impassive face. Synonyms inactive, lazy, indifferent, lethargic, weary, sluggish, inert, uninterested, listless, unenthusiastic, languorous, lackadaisical, torpid, spiritlessHe felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed. Synonyms sluggish, slow, lazy, sleepy, heavy, dull, indifferent, debilitated, inactive, inert, languid, apathetic, drowsy, listless, comatose, stupefied, unenthusiastic, somnolent, torpid, slothful (formal), enervated, unenergetic Definition lacking interest or energy He was listless and pale and wouldn't eat. Synonyms languid, sluggish, lifeless, lethargic, heavy, limp, vacant, indifferent, languishing, inert, apathetic, lymphatic, impassive, supine, indolent, torpid, inattentive, enervated, spiritless, mopish The crowds were too spiritless to resist. Synonyms apathetic, lacklustre, dispirited, listless, low (informal), depressed, dull, melancholy, lifeless, unmoved, languid, dejected, despondent, melancholic, droopy, unenthusiastic, torpid, mopy |