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lax

/læks/adjective

Not careful or strict enough; careless about rules or standards.

Example sentences

  • “The restaurant was fined for its lax approach to food safety.”
  • “Lax security at the airport allowed the man to board without a ticket.”

Do not confuse with 'lacks'. Security, discipline, and enforcement are the usual things described as lax.

Synonyms for lax

Antonyms

  • strict
  • rigorous
  • stringent

Often confused with lax

lax vs lacks

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