lackadaisical — lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 열정과 의지가 부족한; 태만하고 나태한
Korean pronunciation: 래커-데이-지-컬 (강세: 데이)
Example Sentences
- The lackadaisical security guard was too busy playing mobile games to notice the thief walking by.
- Her lackadaisical cooking style resulted in a pizza with pineapple, kimchi, and chocolate chips.
- The company's lackadaisical customer service lost them many loyal clients.
lackadaisical
ADJECTIVE//ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl//
lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Carelessly lazy and unmotivated behavior
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Even clerical work makes him lackadaisical
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Origin
18세기에 'lackaday' (슬프다는 감탄사)에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '아, 슬픈 날이여!'라는 의미였으나 점차 무기력하고 나태한 상태를 나타내게 되었습니다.
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“The lackadaisical security guard was too busy playing mobile games to notice the thief walking by.”
“Her lackadaisical cooking style resulted in a pizza with pineapple, kimchi, and chocolate chips.”
“The company's lackadaisical customer service lost them many loyal clients.”
“Don't be lackadaisical about your college applications; they determine your future.”
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