lackadaisical (Meaning)

Wordnet

lackadaisical (s)

lacking spirit or liveliness

idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way

Webster

lackadaisical (a.)

Affectedly pensive; languidly sentimental.

lackadaisical Sentence Examples

  1. The lackadaisical student struggled to stay awake during the lecture.
  2. The manager's lackadaisical attitude towards deadlines cost the company valuable clients.
  3. The politician's lackadaisical response to the crisis caused public outrage.
  4. The team's lackadaisical performance resulted in a crushing defeat.
  5. The actor's lackadaisical delivery of the lines ruined the scene.
  6. The lackadaisical employee was always behind on his work and often made mistakes.
  7. The government's lackadaisical approach to environmental protection led to widespread pollution.
  8. The lackadaisical attitude of the security guard allowed the intruder to enter the building unnoticed.
  9. The club's lackadaisical defense allowed the opposing team to score easy goals.
  10. The band's lackadaisical performance failed to impress the audience.

FAQs About the word lackadaisical

lacking spirit or liveliness, idle or indolent especially in a dreamy wayAffectedly pensive; languidly sentimental.

listless, weary, limp, spiritless, lazy, weak, tired, sleepy, languorous, languid

dynamic, motivated, energetic, ambitious, animated, energetic, industrious, motivated, industrious, enterprising

The lackadaisical student struggled to stay awake during the lecture.

The manager's lackadaisical attitude towards deadlines cost the company valuable clients.

The politician's lackadaisical response to the crisis caused public outrage.

The team's lackadaisical performance resulted in a crushing defeat.