Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lax
adjective
/læks/
Definition
not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
Examples
- The teacher was too lax in grading, giving everyone high marks.
- His lax attitude towards his health led to serious consequences.
- The security measures at the event were lax, allowing many unauthorized people to enter.
Meaning
To be lax means to be relaxed or careless in the enforcement of rules or standards.
Synonyms
- slack
- negligent
- careless
- lenient
- relaxed
