lackadaisically

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adverb

In a lackadaisical manner; without enthusiasm or interest; perfunctorily.

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Meanings

adverblackadaisically (comparative more lackadaisically, superlative most lackadaisically)

comparative more lackadaisically · superlative most lackadaisically

  1. In a lackadaisical manner; without enthusiasm or interest; perfunctorily.

Origin

From lackadaisical + -ly.

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APA

lackadaisically. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lackadaisically

MLA

“lackadaisically.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lackadaisically. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lackadaisically,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lackadaisically.

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