Lackadaisical

Pronunciation: /lækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

Definitions of lackadaisical

adjective lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy

Example Sentences

A1 She has a lackadaisical attitude towards her homework.

A2 The team's lackadaisical performance cost them the game.

B1 His lackadaisical approach to studying is affecting his grades.

B2 The manager was frustrated by the lackadaisical work ethic of his employees.

C1 The lackadaisical response from the government has caused public outrage.

C2 The lackadaisical handling of the crisis led to severe consequences.

Examples of lackadaisical in a Sentence

formal The lackadaisical approach to project management resulted in missed deadlines.

informal Don't be so lackadaisical about studying for your exams.

slang Stop being so lackadaisical and get your act together.

figurative His lackadaisical attitude towards life left him feeling unfulfilled.

Grammatical Forms of lackadaisical

• past tense: lackadaisicked
• plural: lackadaisicals
• comparative: more lackadaisical
• superlative: most lackadaisical
• present tense: lackadaisicals
• future tense: will lackadaisical
• perfect tense: have lackadaisicaled
• continuous tense: is lackadaisicaling
• singular: lackadaisical
• positive degree: lackadaisical
• infinitive: to lackadaisical
• gerund: lackadaisicaling
• participle: lackadaisicaled

Origin and Evolution of lackadaisical

First Known Use: 1768 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lackadaisical' originated from the interjection 'lackaday', which was used to express regret or sorrow in the 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lackadaisical' evolved to describe someone who is lacking in enthusiasm or determination, shifting from a general expression of regret to a specific character trait.