word
Lackadaisical
lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul
/ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
lackadaisical
Dictionary meaning
Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
Examples
- His lackadaisical effort showed in the results.
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