Lackadaisical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌla-kə-ˈdā-zi-kəl/ lack·a·dai·si·cal

Meaning & Definition of Lackadaisical

Lackadaisical (adjective)

  1. lacking life, spirit, or zest, languid

Lackadaisical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking bodily energy or motivation

    "feeling particularly lackadaisical in the summer heat, they lazily tossed a ball back and forth"

    similar: enervated, languid, languishing, languorous, limp, listless, spiritless
    related: indolent, lazy, slothful, dull, lethargic, logy, sleepy, sluggish, torpid, exhausted, knackered (British), tired, weary, feeble, frail, weak, apathetic, impassive, indifferent, phlegmatic, stolid, careless, heedless, thoughtless, unwary, inactive, inert
    opposite: ambitious, animated, energetic, enterprising, motivated
    near: active, dynamic, industrious, kinetic, avid, eager, enthusiastic, keen, lively, pumped, vivacious, cheerful, chipper, perky, up, agog, alert, awake, dapper, open-eyed, sleepless, vigilant, watchful, wide-awake

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lackadaisical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lackadaisical:

enervated, languid, languishing, languorous, limp, listless, spiritless

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lackadaisical

Words with the opposite meaning of Lackadaisical:

ambitious, animated, energetic, enterprising, motivated

Related Words for Lackadaisical

indolent, lazy, slothful, dull, lethargic, logy, sleepy, sluggish, torpid, exhausted, knackered, tired, weary, feeble, frail, weak, apathetic, impassive, indifferent, phlegmatic, stolid, careless, heedless, thoughtless, unwary, inactive, inert

Near Antonyms of Lackadaisical

active, dynamic, industrious, kinetic, avid, eager, enthusiastic, keen, lively, pumped, vivacious, cheerful, chipper, perky, up, agog, alert, awake, dapper, open-eyed, sleepless, vigilant, watchful, wide-awake

Word Forms of Lackadaisical

Derived words: lackadaisically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Lackadaisical

irregular from lackaday + -ical

First known use: 1768

Frequently Asked Questions about Lackadaisical

What does "Lackadaisical" mean?

"Lackadaisical" means lacking life, spirit, or zest, languid. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking life, spirit, or zest, languid.

What is another word for "Lackadaisical"?

Other words for "Lackadaisical" include enervated, languid, languishing, languorous, limp, listless and spiritless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lackadaisical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lackadaisical"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lackadaisical". Common alternatives include enervated, languid, languishing, languorous, limp, listless and spiritless.

What is the opposite of "Lackadaisical"?

Antonyms of "Lackadaisical" include ambitious, animated, energetic, enterprising and motivated. Near antonyms include active, dynamic, industrious and kinetic.

How do you use "Lackadaisical" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lackadaisical" in a sentence: "feeling particularly lackadaisical in the summer heat, they lazily tossed a ball back and forth".

Is "Lackadaisical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lackadaisical" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Lackadaisical"?

"Lackadaisical" is pronounced /ˌla-kə-ˈdā-zi-kəl/ and divided into syllables as lack·a·dai·si·cal.

What is the origin of the word "Lackadaisical"?

"Lackadaisical" comes from irregular from lackaday + -ical. First known use: 1768.