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Definitions

lackadaisical

[lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl] / ˌlæk əˈdeɪ zɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
careless, indifferent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic halfhearted laid-back lazy lethargic listless passive
WEAK
abstracted daydreaming disinterested dreamy dull energyless enervated faineant fainéant idle inattentive incurious indolent inert languid languishing languorous limp moony romantic sentimental slothful spiritless spring fever unconcerned
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active energetic interested lively
WEAK
careful caring enthusiastic hard-working

Example Sentences

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Eleven months of the year, I’m a lackadaisical baker, dabbling in one-bowl cakes and easy-like-Sunday-morning muffins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The Lakers weren’t punished for their lackadaisical play during their seven-game winning streak against teams with losing records.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

She said: "I'm beyond fed up with this lackadaisical approach to gender care. They are failing children and young people."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

Two veteran Seattle police officers have been given a day off without pay for their lackadaisical response to a priority report of a shooting at a Sodo nightclub.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

Kerling didn't like Dasch's lackadaisical attitude toward their studies, and he hounded Dasch about learning the formulas.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple