lackadaisical[adjective]Synonyms:- lethargic, apathetic, dull, half-hearted, indifferent, languid, listless
- lazy, abstracted, dreamy, idle, indolent, inert
Contrasted words: energetic, lusty, strenuous, vigorous, active, dynamic, live
Related Words: incurious,
indifferent,
unconcerned,
faineant,
indolent,
lazy,
slothful,
idle,
passive,
emasculated,
romantic,
sentimental [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
lack‧a‧dai‧si‧cal /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪk
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adjective[
Date: 1700-1800;
Origin: lackaday expression of sadness (17-19 centuries), from alack the day]
not showing enough interest in something or not putting enough effort into it:
David has a rather lackadaisical approach to his work. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲