lackadaisical
Collocations
3VERB + LACKADAISICAL
sympathize
LACKADAISICAL + NOUN
attitude, lover
PREP.
in, on, out, towards, with
Definitions
adj
Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
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.
Lazy; slothful; indolent.
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Idioms & Phrases
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5the lackadaisical look on his face
WiktionaryI, 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
Wiktionary"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."
WiktionaryHis lackadaisical attitude to studying explains his poor grades.
Tatoeba · #952681The company's managers had a very lackadaisical attitude towards the safety of their workers.
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