lackadaisical

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking spirit or liveliness
  2. adjective idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way; ; - P.G.Wodehouse

Etymology

From the archaic expression lackadaisy + -ic + -al.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dreamy, languid, languorous

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