lackadaisical

[ lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl ]

adjective

1. without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; halfhearted:

   a lackadaisical attempt.

2. lazy; indolent:

   a lackadaisical fellow.

   Synonyms: idle, sluggish, slothful, casual, careless

lackadaisical

/ ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl /

adjective

1. lacking vitality and purpose
2. lazy or idle, esp in a dreamy way

Derived Forms

• ˌlackaˈdaisically, adverb
• ˌlackaˈdaisicalness, noun

Other Words From

• lacka·daisi·cal·ly adverb
• lacka·daisi·cal·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lackadaisical¹

First recorded in 1760–70; lackadais(y) (variant of lackaday ) + -ical

Word History and Origins

Origin of lackadaisical¹

C18: from earlier lackadaisy, extended form of lackaday

Related Words

• apathetic
• halfhearted
• laid-back
• lazy
• lethargic
• listless
• passive