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lackadaisical

[lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl] / ˌlæk əˈdeɪ zɪ kəl /


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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 Bronx rapper, celebrated for her sweet, lackadaisical flow, will drop her first full-length album on July 26.

From Seattle Times Jun. 5, 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




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