Listless Definition

lĭstlĭs
adjective
Having no interest in what is going on about one, as a result of illness, weariness, dejection, etc.; spiritless; languid.
Webster's New World
Lacking energy or disinclined to exert effort; lethargic.
Felt tired and listless.
American Heritage
Characterized by such a feeling.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Listless

  • Middle English listles probably from liste desire (from listen to desire list5) -les, -lesse -less

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From list + -less.

    From Wiktionary

Listless Sentence Examples

  • He waved a listless hand in the air.

  • The troops, meanwhile, stood growing listless and dispirited.

  • She stared at him through listless eyes, the gaze of a human awaiting only the final step in the transformation process.

  • The people remained listless, giving no indications of any eager dislike of the government policy.

  • She'd become listless, hardly leaving the house.

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Words Starting With

LLILIS

Words Ending With

SSSESS

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Words Starting With L and Ending With S

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With L8 Letter Words Ending With S