Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lackadaisically

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.12 in modern English

Syllables: lack-adaisi-cal-ly
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In a lackadaisical manner; without enthusiasm or interest; perfunctorily.

Etymology

Etymology tree English lackadaisical Middle English -ly English -ly English lackadaisically From lackadaisical + -ly.

Inflected Forms

more lackadaisically (comparative) most lackadaisically (superlative)

Questions

What does lackadaisically mean?: In a lackadaisical manner; without enthusiasm or interest; perfunctorily.
Where does lackadaisically come from?: Etymology tree English lackadaisical Middle English -ly English -ly English lackadaisically From lackadaisical + -ly.

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