lackadaisically Definition
- 1without interest, energy, or enthusiasm
- 2in a lazy and careless way
Using lackadaisically: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lackadaisically" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was moving lackadaisically through his chores.
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She performed her duties lackadaisically.
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The team played lackadaisically in the first half of the game.
lackadaisically Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for lackadaisically
Antonyms for lackadaisically
Phrases with lackadaisically
a careless or indifferent approach to something
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His lackadaisical attitude towards his studies resulted in poor grades.
a slow and lazy speed
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The runners set off at a lackadaisical pace, conserving their energy for the final stretch.
a relaxed and casual way of doing something
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She spoke in a lackadaisical manner, as if she didn't care about the outcome of the conversation.
Origins of lackadaisically
from 'lackaday', an exclamation of sorrow or regret, with the suffix '-ical' added to form an adverb
Summary: lackadaisically in Brief
'Lackadaisically' [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuh-lee] is an adverb that describes doing something without interest, energy, or enthusiasm. It can also mean doing something in a lazy and careless way. Examples include 'He was moving lackadaisically through his chores' and 'The team played lackadaisically in the first half of the game.' Synonyms include 'indifferently,' 'lethargically,' and 'listlessly.'
