as in listless
lacking bodily energy or motivation
feeling particularly lackadaisical in the summer heat, they lazily tossed a ball back and forth
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Recent Examples of lackadaisical
Many said the progressive-sounding program is being pushed by indifferent state leaders and is creating lackadaisical security conditions in already dangerous work environments.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the Knicks’ lackadaisical defense to start the game bit them in the end, as the Spurs’ Sandro Mamukelashvili hit more 3s than vowels in his last name.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Now then, some angry pundits will excoriate you for being so lackadaisical.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
As the netminder made his lackadaisical way back into into his crease, Kastelic fired it toward the net.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the Knicks’ lackadaisical defense to start the game bit them in the end, as the Spurs’ Sandro Mamukelashvili hit more 3s than vowels in his last name.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Now then, some angry pundits will excoriate you for being so lackadaisical.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
As the netminder made his lackadaisical way back into into his crease, Kastelic fired it toward the net.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lackadaisical
Adjective
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But more than any event other than the multiple indictments, DeSantis’s White House bid lit a fire under Trump and his initially listless campaign.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
2 July 2025
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Mackey, raven-haired and listless in a bikini top and cigarette in hand, is camera-genic enough to make for an appealing heroine.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Already, 47% of clinicians report that being tired has impacted their abilities to treat patients.—
Victoria Feng,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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His legs are going to be a little tired, as to be expected.—
Roderick Boone
Updated July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Summer ’25 is all about languorous mornings and late afternoon bike rides with fresh baguettes in the basket.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The film moves at the languorous speed of a humid summer day.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The Senators looked spiritless days ago in their building Saturday night ahead of Game 4.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Amid the spiritless spirits and a bevy of alcohol-free wines, ciders, and beers, luxury sparkling teas are comfortably the most exciting emerging trend in the low and no-alcohol sphere.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At its heart lies a cauldron-style swimming pool, softly lit by floating lanterns and flanked by royal loungers that invite hours of languid repose.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Keep to the languid vibe alive with beaded jewelry and something crochet.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Pop music, like the rest of American society, has reached the exhausted endpoint of the taboo-litigation mania that’s marred the past decade of our national life.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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You’re exhausted in the morning and energized by the afternoon.—
Kelly Stiefel Arias,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Witness the rally in the railroads last week that crushed shorts banking on weaker transport earnings.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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This weak cash generation capability raises questions about the company’s ability to fund growth investments and return capital to shareholders.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Usyk and Dubois have some work to do to save a pretty sleepy event in London.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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At the time, Positano was still a sleepy fishing village.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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“Lackadaisical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackadaisical. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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