lax | Definition of lax

Synonyms and Antonyms of lax

1 failing to give proper care and attention

lax parents who let their kids stay out as late as they want

Synonyms of lax

careless, derelict, disregardful, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, negligent, remiss, slack

Words Related to lax

heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild

unguarded, unwary

disregardful, disregarding, inattentive, oblivious, thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful, unthinking

apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested

Near Antonyms of lax

meticulous, painstaking, punctilious

cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded

alert, heedful, heeding, mindful, observant, regardful, regarding, vigilant, wary, watchful

foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, responsible

thinking, thoughtful

concerned, interested

Antonyms of lax

attentive, careful, conscientious, nonnegligent

2 not bound by rigid standards

the guidelines for the essay contest were fairly lax, permitting a wide variety of topics

Synonyms of lax

easygoing, flexible, loose, relaxed, slack, unrestrained, unrestricted

Words Related to lax

careless, derelict, heedless, irresponsible, lazy, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, sloven, slovenly, unfussy

Near Antonyms of lax

constrained, restrained, restricted, tight

careful, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous

implacable, inflexible

Antonyms of lax

hard, harsh, rigid, rigorous, severe, stern, strict

3 not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched

the sheet on the foresail was lax, and so the sail was flapping wildly in the stiff wind

Synonyms of lax

insecure, loose, loosened, relaxed, slack, slackened, unsecured

Words Related to lax

detached, free, unattached, unbound, undone, unfastened, untied

baggy, blousy, saggy

Near Antonyms of lax

constrained, restrained

attached, bound, fastened, tied

fast, firm, jammed, snug, stuck, wedged

Antonyms of lax

taut, tense, tight