Is Lackadaisically a Word? | Contextresponse. Com

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Then, is Lackadaisicalness a word?

adjective. without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt. lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow.

Additionally, how do you use lackadaisical in a sentence? ?

1. After the surgery, I was lackadaisical for several days.
2. I hope the medicine is not causing you to be sleepy and lackadaisical.
3. If I receive lackadaisical service in a restaurant, I generally will not return to that establishment.

Also asked, what is Lacadestical?

2. Lacking enthusiasm or interest; listless; casually lazy: If you weren't so lackadaisical in your studies, you wouldn't be so far behind in class. [From lackadaisy, alteration of lackaday.]

Where did the word lackadaisical come from?

It owes its origin, strangely enough, to an old saying of regret or dismay, lack-a-day!, a shortened form of alack-a-day! Alack dates back to medieval times, and probably comes from a dialect word lack that is variously interpreted as failure, fault, reproach, disgrace, or shame.