English Synonym Finder

lax

Definitions

Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

Lacking in rigor or firmness; loose.

Having muscles that are relaxed or not tense.

Examples

The security at the entrance was too lax, allowing unauthorized visitors to enter the building.

Management has become increasingly lax about enforcing the company's dress code policy.

Synonyms

careless negligent remiss slack lenient permissive loose

Antonyms

strict rigorous stringent attentive careful disciplined firm