listless — having no energy or enthusiasm; feeling tired and unwilling to do anything
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no energy or enthusiasm; feeling tired and unwilling to do anything
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪstləs/
Example Sentences
- After eating too much pizza, Tom felt listless and couldn't even lift the TV remote.
- The hot summer weather made everyone in the office listless.
- My cat looks listless when I forget to give him his favorite treats.
listless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɪstləs/]
having no energy or enthusiasm; feeling tired and unwilling to do anything
She felt listless all afternoon, staring at the ceiling without moving.
Listless soul, restless waves rolling endless
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old English word 'list' meaning 'to listen' or 'to desire,' combined with the suffix '-less' meaning 'without.' The term originally referred to being unwilling to listen or lacking desire, which evolved into its modern meaning of lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Breakdown
list (desire, inclination) + -less (without) = listless (without desire or energy)
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📝Examples
“After eating too much pizza, Tom felt listless and couldn't even lift the TV remote.”
“The hot summer weather made everyone in the office listless.”
“My cat looks listless when I forget to give him his favorite treats.”
“Students often feel listless during the last week before summer vacation.”
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