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lax

adjective

/læks/

Meaning

Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.

The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.

lax attitude

lenient, careless, negligent, loose, slack

strict, rigorous, severe

lax security, lax discipline, lax control, lax standards

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

feeling or showing envy; jealous