listless

[ list-lis ]

/ ˈlɪst lɪs /

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adjective

having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.

Nearby words

listerism, listerize, listicle, listing, listing's law, listless, liston, lists, listserv, liszt, liszt, franz

Origin of listless

First recorded in 1400–50, listless is from the late Middle English word lystles. See list⁴, -less

Related forms

list·less·ly, adverblist·less·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for listlessly

It was no damper on my enjoyment to gaze at their drooping eyelids, and listlessly crossed hands.
Caper-Sauce|Fanny Fern
"And I am sorry I spoke as I did just now," she said listlessly.
From the Housetops|George Barr McCutcheon
She listlessly drew out the missive and began to read, when suddenly her face grew radiant with joy.
Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy|Charles Major
Lying half asleep on the buffalo robe, listlessly gazing at the savage, his features all at once struck me.
Bill Biddon, Trapper|Edward S. Ellis

Sir Charles came back, presently, to where Strelsa still stood, listlessly examining laces.
The Streets of Ascalon|Robert W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for listlessly

listless

/ (ˈlɪstlɪs) /

adjective

disinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy

Derived Forms

listlessly, adverblistlessness, noun

Word Origin for listless

C15: from list desire + -less

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