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.

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Origin of listless

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

synonym study for listless

See indifference.

OTHER WORDS FROM listless

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

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How to use listless in a sentence

In it, she stares out at an empty Malibu beach, plunges into an infinity pool, and lies listlessly in the sun.
Lindsay Lohan Short Film By Richard Phillips Premieres at Art Basel|Isabel Wilkinson|June 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Too many of them spend their days lying listlessly on the living room floor.
Personal Trainers for Fat Pets|Lenore Skenazy|September 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Then he handed the bursting envelope of notices to Diotti, who listlessly put them on the table at his side.
The Fifth String |John Philip Sousa
Dazzled by the more lavish gifts, she looked listlessly and disdainfully at bodkins, three for twopence.
The Daisy Chain|Charlotte Yonge

In a short time she resumed her customary tasks, but coughed incessantly and moved about slowly and listlessly.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 101, March, 1866|Various
There was a mighty slab of black rock, which the waves lapped listlessly, at one side of the river pool.
Menotah|Ernest G. Henham
The lady sat upon the soft divan listlessly, hardly so much as rustling her dress.
God Wills It!|William Stearns Davis

British Dictionary definitions for listless

listless

/ (ˈlɪstlɪs) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of listless

listlessly, adverblistlessness, noun

Word Origin for listless

C15: from list desire + -less

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listless

Origin of listless

synonym study for listless

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