lackadaisical
Even though lackadaisical sounds like it has something to do with a shortage of daisies, know that what it really means is lacking in spirit or liveliness.
A person with a lackadaisical attitude shows no enthusiasm and puts forth a half-hearted effort. But it's more of a dreamy, laid back approach rather than sheer laziness. This funny-sounding adjective came about in the 18th century from the interjection lackaday, which was an old-fashioned way of saying "oh man!" or "unfortunately."
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idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way“she was annoyingly lackadaisical and impractical”“"a...lackadaisical, spiritless young man-about-town"- P.G.Wodehouse”synonyms:idlenot in action or at work
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lacking spirit or liveliness
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Vocabulary lists containing lackadaisical
Summer is a season for fun activities, but set aside some time for just chilling, maybe with a book, indoors or out. This list will give you all the words you need to master the art of doing nothing.
From casually relaxed to downright lazy, these words describe various kinds of doing nothing. For more synonym lists, explore our Say What You Mean resources.