The word "maudlin" is thought to have originated in the 17th century from the phrase "Magdalen's tears," which referred to the tears shed by Mary Magdalene in the Bible. Over time, the phrase came to be associated with excessive or sentimental emotion, and eventually the word "maudlin" was coined to describe this type of behavior.
Lackadaisical
The word "lackadaisical" is thought to have originated in the 16th century from the phrase "lack a daisy," which was a common exclamation of surprise or dismay. Over time, the phrase came to be used to describe someone who is lazy or indifferent, and eventually the word "lackadaisical" was coined to describe this type of behavior.