Lackadaisical

/ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zi.kəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

His lackadaisical approach to studying resulted in poor grades.

Characterized by a lack of interest or concern.

The lackadaisical response from the team suggested they weren’t taking the project seriously.

Showing little energy or effort.

She gave a lackadaisical wave goodbye as she drifted off into daydreaming.

Derived from 'lackaday,' an expression of regret or lament, combined with '-ical' to form an adjective.

lackadaisical attitude

A careless and lazy approach to responsibilities.

lackadaisical approach

A nonchalant and uninspired method of tackling tasks.

apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

disinterested

Not having the mind engaged; indifferent.

Chill

He's so chill about everything; he has a lackadaisical vibe.

Whatever

Her response was just whatever, very lackadaisical.