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spiritless

[spir-it-lis]

adjective

without spirit.

without ardor, vigor, zeal, animation, etc.: a spiritless reply to criticism.

Origin:
1560–70; spirit + -less

Related forms

spir·it·less·ly, adverb

spir·it·less·ness, noun

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spiritless (ˈspɪrɪtlɪs)

—*adj*
	lacking courage or liveliness; melancholic

spiritlessly

—*adv*

spiritlessness

—n

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