lackadaisical

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It was my characteristic lackadaisical attitude that got my father involved, and had him checking his watch and shoving me into the Sedan DeVille.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Ms Wilkie accused the management companies of being disingenuous, lackadaisical and unprofessional, while questioning how the bills can be passed from one firm to another over the past nine years.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Jared Vanderbilt’s steal and score in the fourth was a big play, but lackadaisical passing and a lack of attention threatened to cost the Lakers late.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

The performance also likely silenced — for the moment — critics of Pickens, who has been scrutinized for his sometimes lackadaisical play.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023

Anatole got to spend his days playing bottle-cap checkers with a pair of lackadaisical guards, who let him read and write anything as long as he didn’t escape.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver