lackadaisical

Example Sentences

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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

The Lakers weren’t punished for their lackadaisical play during their seven-game winning streak against teams with losing records.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Ms Wilkie accused the management companies of being disingenuous, lackadaisical and unprofessional, while questioning how the bills can be passed from one firm to another over the past nine years.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Two veteran Seattle police officers have been given a day off without pay for their lackadaisical response to a priority report of a shooting at a Sodo nightclub.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

Kerling didn't like Dasch's lackadaisical attitude toward their studies, and he hounded Dasch about learning the formulas.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple