- lackadaisically
- adverb see lackadaisical
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
lackadaisically
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lackadaisically — lackadaisical ► ADJECTIVE ▪ lacking enthusiasm and thoroughness. DERIVATIVES lackadaisically adverb. ORIGIN from the archaic interjection lackaday, lackadaisy … English terms dictionary
lackadaisically — adverb in an idle and lackadaisical manner he was hanging around the house lackadaisically • Derived from adjective: ↑lackadaisical … Useful english dictionary
lackadaisically adv — I have no recollection of the last twenty four hours, said Tom lackadaisically … English expressions
Lackadaisically — lackadaisical lack a*dai si*cal (l[a^]k [.a]*d[=a] z[i^]*kal), a. [From {Lackadaisy}, interj.] 1. Affectedly pensive; languidly sentimental; dreamy. [1913 Webster] 2. Lacking spirit or liveliness; lethargic; listless; languid. [PJC] 3. Indolent;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lackadaisically — See lackadaisical. * * * … Universalium
lackadaisically — adverb In a lackadaisical manner; without enthusiasm or interest; perfunctorily … Wiktionary
lackadaisically — adv. listlessly, without energy; without interest, in an apathetic manner; lazily … English contemporary dictionary
lackadaisically — lack·a·dai·si·cal·ly … English syllables
lackadaisically — See: lackadaisical … English dictionary
lackadaisical — lackadaisically, adv. lackadaisicalness, n. /lak euh day zi keuhl/, adj. 1. without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt. 2. lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow. [1760 70; lackadais(y) (var. of… … Universalium
