lax
adjectiveNot sufficiently strict, careful, or attentive.
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Clear all filtersNot sufficiently strict, careful, or attentive.
Lacking energy or moving with relaxed slowness.
Failing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.
One word family: also includes negligence.
Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.
One word family: also includes nonchalance.
Careless or neglectful in carrying out a responsibility.
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