Lackadaisical
adjective
Not showing enough interest or enthusiasm, lazy.
His lackadaisical approach to the assignments got him into trouble.
Often appears as...
- lackadaisical approach
- lackadaisical attitude
adjective
Careless and not paying attention.
The team's lackadaisical defense cost them the game.
Often appears as...
- lackadaisical manner
- lackadaisical effort
adjective
Not showing enough interest or enthusiasm, lazy.
His lackadaisical approach to the assignments got him into trouble.
Often appears as...
- lackadaisical approach
- lackadaisical attitude
adjective
Careless and not paying attention.
The team's lackadaisical defense cost them the game.
Often appears as...
- lackadaisical manner
- lackadaisical effort
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unmotivated Behavior
Use 'lackadaisical' to describe someone who seems uninterested or unwilling to put in effort.
He had a lackadaisical stance on studying for finals.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
'Lackadaisical' is moderate in formality, suitable for casual or creative contexts but not formal documents.
Jenny's lackadaisical reply didn't impress the committee.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While often critical, 'lackadaisical' can describe a laid-back quality that's positive in a relaxed setting.
His lackadaisical vibe was perfect for the beach.
Pro Tip 1/3Unmotivated Behavior
Use 'lackadaisical' to describe someone who seems uninterested or unwilling to put in effort.
He had a lackadaisical stance on studying for finals.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
'Lackadaisical' is moderate in formality, suitable for casual or creative contexts but not formal documents.
Jenny's lackadaisical reply didn't impress the committee.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While often critical, 'lackadaisical' can describe a laid-back quality that's positive in a relaxed setting.
His lackadaisical vibe was perfect for the beach.
Pro Tip 1/3Unmotivated Behavior
Use 'lackadaisical' to describe someone who seems uninterested or unwilling to put in effort.
He had a lackadaisical stance on studying for finals.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
'Lackadaisical' is moderate in formality, suitable for casual or creative contexts but not formal documents.
Jenny's lackadaisical reply didn't impress the committee.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While often critical, 'lackadaisical' can describe a laid-back quality that's positive in a relaxed setting.
His lackadaisical vibe was perfect for the beach.
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A librarian's case...
I am lackadaisical, I dawdle and I dillydally. I am also unflappable, languid, stoic, impassive, sluggish, lethargic, placid, calm, mellow, laid-back and, well, slothful!
Video examples
A librarian's case...
I am lackadaisical, I dawdle and I dillydally. I am also unflappable, languid, stoic, impassive, sluggish, lethargic, placid, calm, mellow, laid-back and, well, slothful!
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Quote examples
Corey Anderson
My coach in college always told me, 'You don't go out there to win lackadaisical, you don't go out there to win by one point, you don't go out there to coast through - you go out to dominate. You impose your will on a man.' And he was my fight coach for a little bit, too, and I did the same thing.
Quote examples
Anthony Rendon
American Athlete
That's what a lot of people say, especially in college, it looked like I'm lackadaisical out there, like I'm not really paying attention. If I'm always tense, I'm going to be overthinking the game. I try to just go with the flow.
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John Barnes
I remember when I was 13 or 14 friends coming over and my father telling them the benefits of joining the army. But he knew that army life wasn't for me. I was a little bit too laid back and lackadaisical and ill-disciplined.
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Ben Zobrist
American Athlete
When you get moved around, it can be jarring, but it helps to fine-tune your focus in the middle of the season, when other guys are getting a little lackadaisical.
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Riddick Bowe
American Athlete
People said I had no heart, I was lackadaisical, the whole nine yards. But success is the best revenge, and I'm proving all of them wrong, even Evander Holyfield.
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Mike Quade
American Coach
I watch every day when we hit and take ground balls and the way we go about our business. If I saw any lackadaisical approach, that would concern me.
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David Draiman
American Musician
I despise lackadaisical behavior when it comes to our music. I mean, this is heavy metal music. You must be involved. You're required to be involved.
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Patrick Beverley
American Basketball Player
Basketball players want to be comfortable, they want to be lackadaisical, they want to make the right passes and take the right shots.
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James Bovard
Author
The more that voting is glorified as a panacea, the more lackadaisical people become about preserving their constitutional rights.
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Juliette Lewis
American Actress
My dad was lackadaisical on the discipline front. I dropped out of everything at school.
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Corey Anderson
My coach in college always told me, 'You don't go out there to win lackadaisical, you don't go out there to win by one point, you don't go out there to coast through - you go out to dominate. You impose your will on a man.' And he was my fight coach for a little bit, too, and I did the same thing.
Quote examples
Anthony Rendon
American Athlete
That's what a lot of people say, especially in college, it looked like I'm lackadaisical out there, like I'm not really paying attention. If I'm always tense, I'm going to be overthinking the game. I try to just go with the flow.
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John Barnes
I remember when I was 13 or 14 friends coming over and my father telling them the benefits of joining the army. But he knew that army life wasn't for me. I was a little bit too laid back and lackadaisical and ill-disciplined.
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Ben Zobrist
American Athlete
When you get moved around, it can be jarring, but it helps to fine-tune your focus in the middle of the season, when other guys are getting a little lackadaisical.
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Riddick Bowe
American Athlete
People said I had no heart, I was lackadaisical, the whole nine yards. But success is the best revenge, and I'm proving all of them wrong, even Evander Holyfield.
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Mike Quade
American Coach
I watch every day when we hit and take ground balls and the way we go about our business. If I saw any lackadaisical approach, that would concern me.
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David Draiman
American Musician
I despise lackadaisical behavior when it comes to our music. I mean, this is heavy metal music. You must be involved. You're required to be involved.
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Patrick Beverley
American Basketball Player
Basketball players want to be comfortable, they want to be lackadaisical, they want to make the right passes and take the right shots.
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James Bovard
Author
The more that voting is glorified as a panacea, the more lackadaisical people become about preserving their constitutional rights.
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Juliette Lewis
American Actress
My dad was lackadaisical on the discipline front. I dropped out of everything at school.
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