lackadaisical

Example Sentences

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Although those figures were often depicted in what has become their trademark red conical hats, blue shirts and boots, they didn’t strike lazy or lackadaisical poses.

From Washington Post

This wasn’t the lackadaisical team defense of Seattle’s 4-7-1 December swoon.

From Seattle Times

Rosburg needed just a few days to repair the sputtering offense, fix Wilson and instill discipline and accountability to a team that had cratered under the weight of Hackett’s lackadaisical leadership.

From Seattle Times

Then, on a rather lackadaisical spate of play by the Kraken, a failed clearance attempt led to an incoming Thomas Chabot shot.

From Seattle Times

Sure, the English are a better team on paper, but the difference is not astronomical and they have a long tradition of lackadaisical play against lesser opponents; the potential for an upset is very real.

From Salon