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.

Origin of listless

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

OTHER WORDS FROM listless

list·less·ly, adverb list·less·ness, noun

Words nearby listless

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

Words related to listlessly

lazily, languidly, sluggishly, calmly, comfortably, deliberately, easily, gradually, slowly, tardily, composedly, dilatorily, indolently, laggardly, lethargically, torpidly, obtusely, densely, dimly

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British Dictionary definitions for listlessly

listless
/ (ˈlɪstlɪs) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of listless

listlessly, adverb listlessness, noun

Word Origin for listless

C15: from list desire + -less