lackadaisical

/lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul/adjective

lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy

A lackadaisical defense conceded twice before halftime.
Synonyms
listless, halfhearted, languid
Antonyms
energetic, diligent
Memory hook
lackaday: sighing instead of doing.

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