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View usage for: (lɪstləs) adjectiveSomeone who is listless has no energy or enthusiasm. He was listless and pale and wouldn't eat much. Synonyms: languid, sluggish, lifeless, lethargic More Synonyms of listless listlessly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Usually, you would just sit listlessly, too hot to do anything else. listlessness uncountable noun Amy was distressed by Helen's listlessness. Synonyms: languor, indifference, apathy, inertia More Synonyms of listless listless in British English (ˈlɪstlɪs) adjectivedisinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy Derived forms listlessly (ˈlistlessly) adverb listlessness (ˈlistlessness) noun Word origin C15: from list desire + -lesslistless in American English (ˈlɪstlɪs) adjective1. having no interest in what is going on about one, as a result of illness, weariness, dejection, etc.; spiritless; languid 2. characterized by such a feeling Derived forms listlessly (ˈlistlessly) adverb listlessness (ˈlistlessness) noun Word origin list 3 + -less Examples of 'listless' in a sentencelistless The most listless performances came further up the pitch, though.You will soon become listless and bored.But that is still no excuse for the listless effort they are putting in.At no point was he drunk or listless, bored or boring.Why has our politics become so listless, compared to three decades ago?The dogs then become listless, go off their food and vomit.The crowd was rather listless.They may become listless and not so playful and might stop wanting to go for a walk or interact with you, or other dogs.Does your voice sound nervous, monotone, listless or bored?At these times I would feel bored and listless, trapped inside the walls of my house. In other languageslistless British English: listless ADJECTIVE Someone who is listless has no energy or enthusiasm. He was listless and pale and wouldn't eat much. - American English: listless
- Brazilian Portuguese: apático
- Chinese: 无精打采的
- European Spanish: apático
- French: apathique
- German: lustlos
- Italian: svogliato
- Japanese: やる気のない
- Korean: 열의 없는
- European Portuguese: apático
- Latin American Spanish: apático
Definition lacking interest or energy He was listless and pale and wouldn't eat. Synonyms limp vacant indifferent languishing lymphatic impassive inattentive enervated mopish Opposites spirited , active , alert , lively , energetic , attentive , sparky , wide-awake , alive and kicking , full of beans (informal) Additional synonymsMany people feel apathetic about the candidates in both parties. Synonyms uninterested, passive, indifferent, sluggish, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unconcerned, listless, cold, cool, impassive, unresponsive, phlegmatic, unfeeling, unemotional, torpid, emotionless, insensibleDefinition clumsy and slow I struggle to raise eyelids still heavy with sleep. Synonyms sluggish, slow, dull, wooden, stupid, inactive, inert, apathetic, drowsy, listless, indolent, torpid, hevE Definition lazy indolent teenagers who won't lift a finger to help Synonyms lazy, slack, idle, slow, sluggish, inactive, inert, languid, lethargic, listless, lackadaisical, torpid, good-for-nothing, workshy, slothful (formal), lumpish, fainéant - listen
- listen in on something
- listing
- listless
- listlessness
- litany
- literacy
Additional synonymsDefinition inactive or lifeless He covered the inert body with a blanket Synonyms inactive, still, motionless, dead, passive, slack, static, dormant, lifeless, leaden, immobile, inanimate, unresponsive, unmoving, quiescent, torpid, unreactive, slumberous (poetic) He felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed. Synonyms sluggish, slow, lazy, sleepy, heavy, dull, indifferent, debilitated, inactive, inert, languid, apathetic, drowsy, listless, comatose, stupefied, unenthusiastic, somnolent, torpid, slothful (formal), enervated, unenergetic Definition lacking liveliness or animation His novels are shallow and lifeless. Synonyms dull, cold, flat, hollow, heavy, slow, wooden, stiff, passive, static, pointless, sluggish, lacklustre, lethargic, colourless, listless, torpid, spiritlessDefinition lacking energy feeling sluggish and lethargic after a big meal Synonyms inactive, slow, lethargic, listless, heavy, dull, lifeless, inert, slow-moving, unresponsive, phlegmatic, indolent, torpid, slothful (formal) The crowds were too spiritless to resist. Synonyms apathetic, lacklustre, dispirited, listless, low (informal), depressed, dull, melancholy, lifeless, unmoved, languid, dejected, despondent, melancholic, droopy, unenthusiastic, torpid, mopy a willing and supine executive Synonyms lethargic, passive, lazy, idle, indifferent, careless, sluggish, negligent, inert, languid, uninterested, apathetic, lymphatic, listless, indolent, heedless, torpid, slothful (formal), spiritlessDefinition sluggish or dull He led a lazy, torpid life at the weekends. Synonyms inactive, lazy, sluggish, languid, slow, dull, passive, numb, motionless, stagnant, inert, slow-moving, lethargic, apathetic, lymphatic, drowsy, listless, indolent, languorous, somnolent, lackadaisical, slothful (formal), benumbed, fainéant |