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lax Definition and Meaning in English (lax definition)

adjective
Synonyms:carelessnegligentslack
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Lax definition: Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

Definitions of Lax

  1. 1adjective

    Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

  2. 2adjective

    Loose or slack, not tense or firm.

Example Sentences

casual

“The security at the event was quite lax.”

business

“He was criticized for his lax attitude towards deadlines.”

formal

“A lax approach to hygiene can lead to health problems.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounlaxity
adverblaxly

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Lax definition: Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
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'Lax' translates to 'lax' in English. Lax definition: Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
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