Lackadaisical Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes someone or something that shows little energy, enthusiasm, or effort; lazy or careless in attitude.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; often used to criticize work, effort, or attitude. Common with nouns like 'attitude', 'approach', and 'performance'. More expressive and rare than 'lazy'; suggests a lack of concern as well as energy.
Example Sentences
His lackadaisical attitude made the team lose motivation.
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The students gave a lackadaisical response to the question.
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Her lackadaisical effort led to many mistakes on the project.
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Don’t be so lackadaisical—show them you care about your work!
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I could tell from his lackadaisical handshake that he wasn’t interested in the meeting.
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His lackadaisical approach to deadlines always causes problems for the team.
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