lackadaisical

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or concern; careless and indifferent.

  - "The lackadaisical employee took long breaks during work hours."
  - "The sun was setting, casting a lackadaisical glow over the lake."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

languid , lethargic , listless , unenthusiastic , uninterested

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lackadaisical
hackneyed , lackluster , slacker , tracker

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Variants

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lackadaisical , lackadaisically

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'lacking in courage or resolution'; from Latin 'lac-, in-' (lacking) + 'daesus' (given, supplied).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lackadaisical' first appeared in print in the late 16th century.

2. In some cases, 'lackadaisical' can be used as a noun to refer to a lazy or indifferent person.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A state of indifference or lack of emotion, often used interchangeably with 'lackadaisical' but refers more specifically to emotional detachment.

2. ennui: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction with life, often described as a 'lackadaisical' attitude towards life.

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Culture

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The term 'lackadaisical' has been used in various literary works, including Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. It is often associated with laziness, indifference, and a laid-back attitude.

How to Memorize "lackadaisical"

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   - Imagine a person sitting under a tree, lazily fanning themselves with a palm leaf, completely uninterested in their surroundings.

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   - Associate the word with a lazy summer day, or a person taking a long nap in the afternoon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word: 'The lackadaisical cat purred lazily in the sun.'

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