listless
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪstlɪs/
The English word “listless” has 1 meaning listed here.
adjective
- Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
Etymology
From Middle English lystles, equivalent to list (“desire”) + -less. Compare German lustlos and Dutch lusteloos (“lethargic, listless”). Doublet of lustless.
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