lackadaisical
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It was my characteristic lackadaisical attitude that got my father involved, and had him checking his watch and shoving me into the Sedan DeVille.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Jared Vanderbilt’s steal and score in the fourth was a big play, but lackadaisical passing and a lack of attention threatened to cost the Lakers late.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2025
The Bronx rapper, celebrated for her sweet, lackadaisical flow, will drop her first full-length album on July 26.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
She said: "I'm beyond fed up with this lackadaisical approach to gender care. They are failing children and young people."
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2024
But it was summertime, so in a drowsy, lackadaisical frame of mind, Duane followed the shoreline of the Cold, Cold Ocean, paying no attention to anything other than the sound of the gentle lapping water.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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