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Definition of
lackadaisical adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
lackadaisical
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkl
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not showing enough care or enthusiasm
He has a lackadaisical approach to finding a job.
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lackadaisical
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