lackadaisical
[ lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl ]
adjective
without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; halfhearted: a lackadaisical attempt.
Origin of lackadaisical
1Other words for lackadaisical
Other words from lackadaisical
- lack·a·dai·si·cal·ly, adverb
- lack·a·dai·si·cal·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for lackadaisical
lackadaisical
/ (ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl) /
adjective
lacking vitality and purpose
lazy or idle, esp in a dreamy way
Origin of lackadaisical
1C18: from earlier lackadaisy, extended form of lackaday
Derived forms of lackadaisical
- lackadaisically, adverb
- lackadaisicalness, noun
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