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listless

[ list-lis ]

adjective

  1. having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent:

    a listless mood;

    a listless handshake.



listless

/ ˈlɪstlɪs /

adjective

  1. disinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈlistlessly, adverb
  • ˈlistlessness, noun
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Other Words From

  • list·less·ly adverb
  • list·less·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of listless1

First recorded in 1400–50, listless is from the late Middle English word lystles. See list 4, -less
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Word History and Origins

Origin of listless1

C15: from list desire + -less
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Example Sentences

Jam is there because of the sudden death of her boyfriend, Reeve, and the listless state of major depression it throws her into.

As I turned, my listless glance included the man below in the churchyard.

The New Republic enters the fray on the most important discussion of all time: Why do young people seem so listless?

The White House response to Tuesday's results has been listless at best.

Instantly Eudora, who had seemed so listless, woke up with all the hospitality of her Southern nature roused to action.

She crept down the stairs as if listless and bored with everything, but her heart was beating thick and fast.

One day, feverish and excited, he played on in monotone almost listless.

The hours which he did not waste in listless indolence were divided between childish sports and childish devotions.

Instead of being confiding and happy, she seemed listless, forgetful, and nervous.

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