listless
having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood;a listless handshake.
Origin of listless
1synonym study For listless
Other words from listless
- list·less·ly, adverb
- list·less·ness, noun
Words Nearby listless
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How to use listless in a sentence
I had tried to keep a journal several times, but the words remained stuck in my mind and only a few listless, lifeless sentences came out.
If you add too much water, or work it even a little too much, the gluten will get overexcited, and you will end up with something chewy and listless, rather than flaky and tender.
America forgot how to make proper pie. Can we remember before it’s too late? | Megan McArdle | July 1, 2021 | Washington PostNeuroscientist Daniel Levitin, author of this year’s Successful Aging, says “that’s not an unreasonable interpretation,” but he doesn’t settle for the view that aging after 40 is a long and listless mosey to the grave.
Georgetown struggled from the field, but that didn’t excuse listless defense that was a step slow.
Navy outhustles Georgetown, scores its first win over the Hoyas since 1977 | Kareem Copeland | December 2, 2020 | Washington PostThe sideline looked listless as Washington scored 13 unanswered points, eventually winning 20-9.
Joe Burrow suffers serious knee injury, ending Bengals QB’s impressive rookie season | Sam Fortier | November 23, 2020 | Washington Post
Jam is there because of the sudden death of her boyfriend, Reeve, and the listless state of major depression it throws her into.
The Thrilling, Traumatic Lives of Teens: The Fall’s Best YA Fiction | Hugh Ryan | November 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs I turned, my listless glance included the man below in the churchyard.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show | Robert W. Chambers | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe New Republic enters the fray on the most important discussion of all time: Why do young people seem so listless?
The White House response to Tuesday's results has been listless at best.
Instantly Eudora, who had seemed so listless, woke up with all the hospitality of her Southern nature roused to action.
The Cromptons | Mary J. HolmesShe crept down the stairs as if listless and bored with everything, but her heart was beating thick and fast.
The Weight of the Crown | Fred M. WhiteOne day, feverish and excited, he played on in monotone almost listless.
The Fifth String | John Philip SousaThe hours which he did not waste in listless indolence were divided between childish sports and childish devotions.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayInstead of being confiding and happy, she seemed listless, forgetful, and nervous.
The value of a praying mother | Isabel C. Byrum
British Dictionary definitions for listless
/ (ˈlɪstlɪs) /
disinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy
Origin of listless
1Derived forms of listless
- listlessly, adverb
- listlessness, noun
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