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Lackadaisically: meaning, definitions and examples

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lackadaisically

 

[ ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: lackadaisical.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,942, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.