Lackadaisical: meaning, definitions and examples

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lackadaisical

[ ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl ]

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in behavior

lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy

Synonyms

apathetic, indifferent, lethargic, listless, sluggish

Examples of usage

He had a lackadaisical attitude towards his studies.
She gave a lackadaisical response to the urgent request.

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in appearance

lacking vitality, spirit, or liveliness; drooping or languid

Synonyms

droopy, lethargic, limp, sagging, slack

Examples of usage

The lackadaisical flowers needed some water to perk up.
His lackadaisical posture gave away his exhaustion.

Translations

Translations of the word "lackadaisical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desleixado

🇮🇳 सुस्त

🇩🇪 lustlos

🇮🇩 lesu

🇺🇦 байдужий

🇵🇱 niedbały

🇯🇵 やる気のない

🇫🇷 nonchalant

🇪🇸 indolente

🇹🇷 umursamaz

🇰🇷 무기력한

🇸🇦 غير مبال

🇨🇿 laxní

🇸🇰 ľahostajný

🇨🇳 懒散的

🇸🇮 brezvoljen

🇮🇸 látlaus

🇰🇿 немқұрайлы

🇬🇪 ზარმაცი

🇦🇿 laqeyd

🇲🇽 indolente

Word origin

The word 'lackadaisical' originated in the late 18th century from the interjection 'lackaday', which was used to express regret or sorrow. Over time, it evolved to describe a lack of enthusiasm or energy. The addition of the suffix '-ical' gives it the adjective form we recognize today.