Synonyms of lax
20 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for lax is soft-handed. Other synonyms of lax are relaxed, clement, lenient, indulgent and permissive. The opposite of lax is strict.
Synonyms and similar words for lax
adjectiveLenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
- permissiveGiving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
- lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
- relaxedMade more lenient; less strict; lax.
- clementLenient or merciful; charitable.
- easygoingCalm, relaxed, casual and informal.
- forbearingCharacterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering.
- indulgentDisposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant...
- loose-handedLenient, permissive.
- permissiblePermissive.
- remissfulInclined to remit punishment; clement, lenient.
- safe slangLenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
- softEasy-going, lenient, not strict; permissive.
- soft-handedGentle; permissive; lenient; slow to enforce discipline.
adjectiveLoose; not tight or taut.
adjectiveLacking care; neglectful, negligent.
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- lashRemiss, lax.
- negligent
- remissAt fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
- reprehensible
Opposite of lax
adjectiveLenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
- strictSevere in discipline.
Meaning of lax
- noun A salmon.
- adjective Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
- adjective Loose; not tight or taut.
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Questions about synonyms of lax
- What is another word for lax?
- Lax has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as soft-handed, relaxed, clement, lenient, indulgent, permissive, slack and permissible.
- What is the opposite of lax?
- The opposite of lax is strict.
- What does lax mean?
- Lax means a salmon.
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