lackadaisically

adverb

Meaning

In a manner showing a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or determination.

Examples

The team played lackadaisically, allowing their opponents to score three goals in the first ten minutes.
She leaned lackadaisically against the wall, watching the crowd pass by without making any effort to join the conversation.

Synonyms: lazily, listlessly, indifferently, languidly

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lackadaisically

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkli/

Definition

In a manner showing a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or determination.

Examples

The team played lackadaisically, allowing their opponents to score three goals in the first ten minutes.
She leaned lackadaisically against the wall, watching the crowd pass by without making any effort to join the conversation.
The student answered the teacher's questions lackadaisically, as if he would rather be anywhere else.

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