- lackadaisically adv
- "I have no recollection of the last twenty-four hours," said Tom lackadaisically.
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lackadaisically adv
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lackadaisically — adv. listlessly, without energy; without interest, in an apathetic manner; lazily … English contemporary dictionary
Lackadaisically — lackadaisical lack a*dai si*cal (l[a^]k [.a]*d[=a] z[i^]*kal), a. [From {Lackadaisy}, interj.] 1. Affectedly pensive; languidly sentimental; dreamy. [1913 Webster] 2. Lacking spirit or liveliness; lethargic; listless; languid. [PJC] 3. Indolent;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lack v — lackadaisically adv … English expressions
lackadaisical — lackadaisically, adv. lackadaisicalness, n. /lak euh day zi keuhl/, adj. 1. without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt. 2. lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow. [1760 70; lackadais(y) (var. of… … Universalium
day n — daze n, call it a day, lackadaisically adv … English expressions
lackadaisical — [lak΄ə dā′zi kəl] adj. [< lackadaisy, altered (infl. by DAISY) < LACKADAY] showing lack of interest or spirit; listless; languid lackadaisically adv … English World dictionary
lackadaisical — adj. 1 unenthusiastic; listless; idle. 2 feebly sentimental and affected. Derivatives: lackadaisically adv. lackadaisicalness n. Etymology: archaic lackaday, daisy (int.): see ALACK … Useful english dictionary
