What does lackadaisical mean?
Lackadaisical means Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm..
Lackadaisical
/ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm..
Definitions by Sense
- Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
- Lazy; slothful; indolent.
Example Sentences
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."
I could hear the sound of the janitor's lackadaisical scrubbing against the wooden floor.
Synonyms for lackadaisical
Antonyms for lackadaisical
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lackadaisical
- most lackadaisical
- lack-a-daisical
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lackadaisical?
Common synonyms include languid, listless, unenthusiastic, uninterested.
What is the opposite of lackadaisical?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lackadaisical in a sentence?
the lackadaisical look on his face
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