LACKADAISICAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LACKADAISICAL?

Need another word that means the same as “lackadaisical”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “lackadaisical” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Lackadaisical” are: dreamy, languid, languorous, careless, lazy, lax, unenthusiastic, half-hearted, uninterested, lukewarm, indifferent, uncaring, unconcerned, casual, offhand, blasé, insouciant, leisurely, relaxed

Lackadaisical as an Adjective

Definitions of "Lackadaisical" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “lackadaisical” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way.
• Idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way- P.G.Wodehouse.
• Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
• Lacking spirit or liveliness.

Synonyms of "Lackadaisical" as an adjective (19 Words)

blasé	Nonchalantly unconcerned.
careless	Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. She had been careless and had left the window unlocked.
casual	Employed or established on a temporary or irregular basis. The casual way in which victims were treated.
dreamy	Dreamy in mood or nature. The atmosphere is tranquil and dreamy.
half-hearted	Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm.
indifferent	(often followed by `to’) lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other. Indifferent to the sufferings of others.
insouciant	Showing a casual lack of concern. An insouciant shrug.
languid	Weak or faint from illness or fatigue. His languid demeanour irritated her.
languorous	Characterized by an oppressive stillness. A hot languorous afternoon.
lax	Of the limbs or muscles relaxed. The merger of tense and lax vowels before l.
lazy	(of a river) slow-moving. A lazy lowland river.
leisurely	Acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed. A leisurely breakfast at our hotel.
lukewarm	Moderately warm. Britain is lukewarm about the proposal.
offhand	With little or no preparation or forethought. An offhand manner.
relaxed	Without strain or anxiety. A relaxed and informal discussion.
uncaring	Lacking affection or warm feeling. An uncaring father.
unconcerned	Showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous. Scott seemed unconcerned by his companion s problem.
unenthusiastic	Not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor. Unenthusiastic applause.
uninterested	Not having or showing interest. I was totally uninterested in boys.

Usage Examples of "Lackadaisical" as an adjective

• A…lackadaisical, spiritless young man-about-town.
• A lackadaisical attempt.
• She was annoyingly lackadaisical and impractical.
• A lackadaisical defence left Spurs adrift in the second half.

Associations of "Lackadaisical" (30 Words)

apathetic	Marked by a lack of interest. An apathetic electorate.
blase	Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence. A blase attitude about housecleaning.
bored	Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity. Strolled through the museum with a bored air.
dejected	Sad and depressed; dispirited. Is dejected but trying to look cheerful.
dispirited	Marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm. A dispirited and divided Party.
dreamy	Dreamy in mood or nature. A slow dreamy melody.
drooping	Hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness. Lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers.
drowsy	Showing lack of attention or boredom. The wine had made her drowsy.
exhausted	Drained of energy or effectiveness extremely tired completely exhausted. The day s events left her completely exhausted her strength drained.
feeble	Lacking strength of character. By now he was too feeble to leave his room.
flagging	Becoming tired or less dynamic; declining in strength. She wants to revive her flagging career.
gloomy	Filled with melancholy and despondency. A dark gloomy day.
groggy	Stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion. The sleeping pills had left her feeling groggy.
indifferent	Showing no care or concern in attitude or action. Most workers were indifferent to foreign affairs.
languid	Lacking spirit or liveliness. A languid mood.
lassitude	A feeling of lack of interest or energy. She was overcome by lassitude and retired to bed.
lazy	(of a river) slow-moving. They were enjoying a really lazy holiday.
lethargic	Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic. Bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights.
lethargy	Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy. A history of weight loss lethargy and fluid retention.
listless	(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm. He was listless and bored.
pendulous	Hanging down loosely. The pendulous branches of a weeping willow.
sleepy	Inducing sleep; soporific. He turned off the road into a sleepy little town.
sluggish	(of business) not active or brisk. The car had been sluggish all morning.
sluggishness	The pace of things that move relatively slowly. The sluggishness of the economy.
somnolence	A very sleepy state.
somnolent	Inclined to or marked by drowsiness. The sound had a somnolent effect.
tire	Exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress. Automobile tires are usually made of rubber and filled with compressed air.
tired	(especially of a statement or idea) boring or uninteresting because overfamiliar. Fisher rubbed his tired eyes.
torpor	A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy. They veered between apathetic torpor and hysterical fanaticism.
uninterested	Having no care or interest in knowing. She appeared totally uninterested.