lax (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /l
kss/
Definition
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
Examples
The company's safety procedures were too lax, leading to an accident.
He was criticized for his lax attitude towards his studies.
Parents can be too lax with their children's screen time.
How to Use lax
- lax about (prepositional phrase)
- Not strict or careful regarding something. — "She is very lax about her diet."
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