lackadaisical — lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/
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
Even clerical work makes him lackadaisical
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the 18th-century exclamation 'lackaday,' itself a contraction of 'lack-a-day' (meaning 'alas, what a sad day!'). Originally expressing sorrow and lamentation, the term gradually evolved to denote a state of listlessness, indolence, and lack of enthusiasm or energy.
Breakdown
lackaday (interjection expressing sorrow) + -ical (adjectival suffix forming adjectives). The interjection 'lackaday' combines 'lack' (absence) + 'a' (article) + 'day' (referring to an unfortunate day or time).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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