lackadaisically

Thân thiện

He swept the floor lackadaisically with an old broom.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a lazy, lethargic, or listless manner: Describes an action performed with little energy, enthusiasm, or care.
   • In an indifferently idle way: Suggests a casual, unhurried, and often aimless approach to an activity.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • He completed his chores lackadaisically, leaving many tasks half-finished.
  • The team practiced lackadaisically, showing no real drive to improve.
  • She waved her hand lackadaisically to dismiss the suggestion.

Advanced Usage

• To describe habitual or characteristic behavior:
  • He moved through life lackadaisically, never showing passion for anything.
• To imply a contrast with expected effort:
  • Despite the urgent deadline, the report was written lackadaisically.

Variants and Related Words

• Lackadaisical (adj): Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
  • His lackadaisical attitude was frustrating to his teachers.
• Lackadaisicalness (n): The quality or state of being lackadaisical. (Less common)

Synonyms

• Listlessly: In a manner lacking energy or enthusiasm.
• Languidly: In a slow, relaxed, and lazy manner.
• Half-heartedly: Without enthusiasm or energy.
• Indolently: In a habitually lazy way.

Antonyms

• Energetically: In a manner showing great activity or vitality.
• Enthusiastically: In a manner showing intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
• Vigorously: In a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy.
• Diligently: In a careful and persistent way.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To go through the motions: To do something mechanically or without real effort or interest. (Conceptually related to acting lackadaisically).
  • He wasn't invested in the project; he was just going through the motions.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an idle and lackadaisical manner
   • he was hanging around the house lackadaisically