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lackadaisical

Pronunciation: /ˌlakəˈdeɪzɪk(ə)l/

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Definition of lackadaisical

adjective

lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy:a lackadaisical defence left Spurs adrift in the second half

Derivatives

lackadaisically

Origin:

mid 18th century (also in the sense 'feebly sentimental'): from lackaday or its obsolete extended form lackadaisy

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Definition of lackadaisical in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

lachrymose
lacing
lacing course
laciniate
lack
lackadaisical
lackaday
Lackawanna
lackey
lacking
lacklustre

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