Lackadaisical
/ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
"the lackadaisical look on his face"
- 2 Lazy; slothful; indolent.
Adjective
- 1 idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way wordnet
- 2 lacking spirit or liveliness wordnet
Example
More examples"His lackadaisical attitude to studying explains his poor grades."
Etymology
From the archaic expression lackadaisy + -ic + -al.