Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lackadaisical

/ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: lack-adaisi-cal
IPA: /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.

adj

Lazy; slothful; indolent.

Example Sentences

"the lackadaisical look on his face"
"I, at one time, used to go and take a hand at cribbage with a friend, and afterwards discuss a cold sirloin of beef, and throw out a few lackadaisical remarks, in a way to please myself, but it would not do long."
""Then let those who do know it learn that you are able to bear such wounds without outward complaint. I tell you fairly that I cannot sympathize with a lackadaisical lover.""
"I could hear the sound of the janitor's lackadaisical scrubbing against the wooden floor."

Etymology

From the archaic expression lackadaisy + -ic + -al.

Inflected Forms

more lackadaisical (comparative) most lackadaisical (superlative) lack-a-daisical (alternative)

Derived Forms

lackadaisicality lackadaisically lackadaisicalness slackadaisical

Frequently Paired Words

lackaday lax

Synonyms

languid listless unenthusiastic uninterested lethargic adiaphroistic apathetic apathistical blasé blithe deaf cool

Questions

How do you pronounce lackadaisical?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/.
What does lackadaisical mean?: Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
Where does lackadaisical come from?: From the archaic expression lackadaisy + -ic + -al.

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