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lackadaisical

adjective

  1. lazy; slothful; indolent
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Pronunciation: /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ / /læksə-/

adj

Etymology: From the archaic expression lackadaisy + -ic + -al.

  1. Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.

    the lackadaisical look on his face

    I, at one time, used to go and take a hand at cribbage with a friend, and afterwards discuss a cold sirloin of beef, and throw out a few lackadaisical remarks, in a way to please myself, but it would not do long.

  2. Lazy; slothful; indolent.
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