Lackadaisically: meaning, definitions and examples

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lackadaisically

[ ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl.i ]

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used to describe an action or behavior

In a way that shows a lack of enthusiasm or determination; lazily or indifferently.

Synonyms

apathetically, halfheartedly, listlessly

Examples of usage

She answered lackadaisically when asked about her progress on the project.
He approached the task lackadaisically, resulting in subpar results.

Translations

Translations of the word "lackadaisically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despreocupadamente

🇮🇳 आलस्यपूर्वक

🇩🇪 gleichgültig

🇮🇩 dengan malas

🇺🇦 байдуже

🇵🇱 niedbale

🇯🇵 無気力に (むきりょくに)

🇫🇷 nonchalamment

🇪🇸 indolentemente

🇹🇷 umursamazca

🇰🇷 무기력하게

🇸🇦 بلامبالاة

🇨🇿 laxně

🇸🇰 ľahostajne

🇨🇳 懒洋洋地 (lǎn yáng yáng de)

🇸🇮 brezbrižno

🇮🇸 af kæruleysi

🇰🇿 селқостықпен

🇬🇪 უზრუნველად

🇦🇿 laqeydliklə

🇲🇽 indolentemente

Word origin

The word 'lackadaisically' originated from the adjective 'lackadaisical', which first appeared in the mid-18th century. It combines the word 'lackaday' (an exclamation of regret or grief) with the suffix '-ical'. Over time, the adverb form 'lackadaisically' evolved to describe actions or behaviors performed in a lazy or indifferent manner.