lackadaisical
lak-uh-DAY-zi-kuhl/ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/
- 1Lazy and without energy, not caring much or trying hard.
He gave a lackadaisical wave and kept watching TV.
Our lackadaisical practice showed in the game on Saturday.
Similarhalfhearted, lazy, careless, lax, apathetic
Oppositeenthusiastic, energetic, diligent, vigorous
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Origin
From lackadaisy, an old form of alack the day, a sigh of sorrow.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 3 facts
- Lackadaisical derives from lackadaisy. en.wiktionary.org
- Lackadaisy is an old variant of alack the day. en.wiktionary.org
- Alack the day expresses sorrow. en.wiktionary.org