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- [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuh l]
- /ˌlæk əˈdeɪ zɪ kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuh l]
- /ˌlæk əˈdeɪ zɪ kəl/
Definitions of lackadaisicalness word
- adjective lackadaisicalness without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt. 1
- adjective lackadaisicalness lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow. 1
- noun lackadaisicalness The state or quality of being lackadaisical. 1
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Origin of lackadaisicalness
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; lackadais(y) (variant of lackaday) + -ical
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Parts of speech for Lackadaisicalness
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lackadaisicalness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lackadaisicalness
noun lackadaisicalness
- sloth — habitual disinclination to exertion; indolence; laziness.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- negligence — the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- weariness — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
Antonyms for lackadaisicalness
noun lackadaisicalness
- diligence — constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
- industriousness — working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent: an industrious person.
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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