Synonyms & related words for lackadaisical

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of lackadaisical — including languid, languorous, listless, apathetic, lethargic, spiritless. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to lackadaisical

Explore words related to lackadaisical — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include lackadaisicalness, lackaday, lackadaisically, unenterprising, slipshod, halfhearted, lethargically, halfheartedness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for lackadaisical

Common synonyms for lackadaisical include languid, languorous, listless, apathetic, lethargic, spiritless, unenthusiastic, nonchalant — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does lackadaisical come from?

The word lackadaisical breaks down into 2 roots of English and Latin origin: lackadais, from English lackaday (“alas the day (expression of woe)”); and -ical, from Latin -icalis (“pertaining to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.