Synonyms of lackadaisical
61 similar words
Another word for lackadaisical is indifferent. Other synonyms of lackadaisical are world-weary, uninterested, jaded, meh and unconcerned.
Synonyms and similar words for lackadaisical
adjectiveShowing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
- languidOf a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless...
- listlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
- unenthusiasticWithout enthusiasm; unexcited.
- uninterestedNot interested; indifferent, not concerned.
- lethargicIndifferent, apathetic.
- adiaphroistic
- apathetic
- apathisticalApathetic; unemotional.
- blaséUnimpressed, indifferent, especially because of overfamiliarity.
- blithe
- deaf
- cool
- shiftless
- dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
- dullSluggish, listless.
- enervatedWeakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
- gallionic
- halfheartedLacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
- impassiveHaving, or revealing, no emotion.
- ineffervescibleNot effervescible.
- insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
- indifferentAmbivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
- insensibleIncapable of mental feeling; indifferent.
- jadedBored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something.
- languorousLacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
- lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).
- lukewarmUnenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
- mehApathetic; unenthusiastic.
- mopeyGiven to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
- nonchalant
- nonplussed USUnaffected, unfazed; unimpressed.
- otioseReluctant to work or to exert oneself.
- phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
- pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
- spiritlessLacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
- supineReluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.
- tepidUninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.
- torpidLazy, lethargic or apathetic.
- unarousedNot aroused.
- uncaringCharacterized by a lack of care; not caring.
- unconcernedIndifferent and having no interest; aloof.
- unimpressibleNot impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
- unlivelyNot lively.
- unmovedNot affected emotionally, or not showing emotion.
- untouchedNot influenced, affected or swayed.
- unzealousNot zealous.
- world-wearyBored with life.
- heartless rareListless, unenthusiastic.
- Laodicean archaicHalf-hearted or apathetic, especially with regards to religion or politics.
- torpedinous archaicStupefying; dull; torpid.
adjectiveLazy; slothful; indolent.
- idleAverse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
- bone-idleUtterly lazy.
- fainéant literary
- indolent
- inertSluggish or lethargic.
- lazy
- slothfulLazy; idle; tending to sloth.
- sluggishHabitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive.
- swear dialectalDull; lazy; slow.
- work-shy
- lither archaic, dialectalLazy, slothful; listless.
Meaning of lackadaisical
- adjective Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
- adjective Lazy; slothful; indolent.
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Questions about synonyms of lackadaisical
- What is another word for lackadaisical?
- Lackadaisical has 61 synonyms on Word.ws, such as indifferent, world-weary, uninterested, jaded, meh, unconcerned, bone-idle and lukewarm.
- What does lackadaisical mean?
- Lackadaisical means showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
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