Lackadaisy

lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

LACKADAISICAL implies a carefree indifference marked by half-hearted efforts.
" In the mid-1700s, lackadaisical was coined through addition of the suffix -ical. The word lackadaisy also was used around that time as an interjection similar to lackaday, and this word, though never as prevalent as lackaday, might have influenced the coinage of lackadaisical.

Our much loved pussycat often indicated a lackadaisical indifference to what was going on around her.! Photo came from old files so not the photo of the day.

[Casablanca]

I just choked on my coffee - such a funny image! Goes perfectly with the word :)

[Denise Wood]

Love your word series :) I at least know this one - and the capture is priceless :)

[Issi Bannerman]

Now, that's a word I would use. Lovely image to illustrate it!

[Babs]

Ha ha what a brilliant shot.

[Valerie Chesney]

I know this word & I do like the ' lackadaisical.' cat...

[Kate]

LOL. Even without the props a cat would fit the word.

[Mags]

LOL! Wonderful capture! I bet it's fun to play dress up. =)

[PhylM-S]

Lol! So cute and clever!

[Joy's Focus]

So cute!

[Beryl Lloyd]

A familiar word and a beautiful image - love this series !

[Bep]

Great capture!

[Diana]

this is priceless, such a wonderful image

[Pat Knowles]

I thought you had a new cat then....she’s very patient with you or too lackadaisical to be bothered!

[gloria jones]

Cute image :) and great word

[Lou Ann]

How fun! She’s a beautiful cat.

[Helen Jane]

i seem to remember the word lackadaisical turning up in school reports - you are on a roll with these words and illustrations.

[katy]

Although I still use the word I am quite familiar with it. Your cat is exhibiting a superb Lackadaisical attitude! I can’t believe he allowed you to put the glasses AND the hat on his head!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I have often used that word- but never thought of this kind of picture to illustrate it! Great shot- amazing kitty!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat There were some props added to the picture, Pat! If I ever put a hat on the cat... one claw up and its gone in an instant!

[Maggiemae]

@grammyn As you can see by my comment to Pat above, Katy - no way I could have organised this!

[Ron]

Love this. One of my pet peeves is people who pronounce it laxadaisical. I'm enjoying your phrase origins.

[Maggiemae]

@stray_shooter I'd have to admit, we both pronounced it with the 'x". It doesn't sound quite the same without!

[katy]

@maggiemae Well you did it so well that i looks real and I was very impressed with the lackadaisical attitude.

[Bankmann]

*chuckle*

[Maggiemae]

@bankmann Thanks, Mr B! glad to bring a smile!