Lackadaisically and Purposefully

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Lackadaisically adverb - In an idle and lackadaisical manner.

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Purposefully is an antonym for lackadaisically.

Purposefully adverb - With great effort or determination.

Usage example: strode purposefully into the boss's office, determined to ask for a raise

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Lackadaisically is an antonym for purposefully.

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