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Adj — Lacking energy or enthusiasm; tired and uninterested in doing anything.

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Etymology

From Middle English lystles — literally "without desire" (list here is an old word for "desire," not the modern sense of a list of items) plus the suffix -less.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “listless” mean?

The word “listless” means lacking energy or enthusiasm; tired and uninterested in doing anything. In plain terms, feeling drained, flat, and uninterested in anything.

How do you pronounce “listless”?

“Listless” is pronounced LIHST-lihs (/ˈlɪstlɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “listless” in a sentence?

Here is “listless” used in a sentence: “The heat left everyone feeling listless by mid-afternoon.”

What part of speech is “listless”?

“Listless” is an adjective.

Where does the word “listless” come from?

The word “listless” comes from Middle English. From Middle English lystles — literally "without desire" (list here is an old word for "desire," not the modern sense of a list of items) plus the suffix -less.

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