slackly
In relaxed manner
Slackly means in a slack manner—loosely, without tightness or tension: The rope hung slackly from the beam.
It extends to lack of effort or rigor: The rules were slackly enforced.
The word suggests insufficient attention or care where more would be expected.
Without due attention
- lazilyWithout exertion or haste
- irresponsiblyWithout due care
- inattentivelyWithout mental focus
- remisslyWithout due care
heedlessly · laxly · sloppily · halfheartedly · perfunctorily · indifferently · apathetically · nonchalantly
carelessly
Without due attention
- lazilyWithout exertion or haste
- irresponsiblyWithout due care
- inattentivelyWithout mental focus
remissly · heedlessly · laxly · sloppily · halfheartedly · perfunctorily · indifferently · apathetically · nonchalantly · casually
loosely
Without being tight
- untiedReleased from binding
- unfastenedNot held closed
- danglingSuspended and swaying freely
hanging · drooping · sagging · limp · floppy · unsecured · unbound · flapping · swinging · trailing
slacklydiligently
With persistent effort
industriously · assiduously · conscientiously · rigorously · attentively
slacklybriskly
In a quick, energetic manner
energetically · vigorously · smartly · crisply · snappily
- slack offReduce one's effort
- slacking offNeglecting responsibilities deliberately
- slacked offReduced one's effort
- pick up the slackCover for underperformance
- picking up the slackAssuming others' unfinished duties
- cut someone some slackRelax your expectations temporarily
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