1_million_words | Word of the Day 03/20/24 Listless

Listless (adjective)
listless [ list-lis ] (previously 10-14-13)

adjective
1. having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.

OTHER WORDS FROM LISTLESS
list·less·ly, adverb
list·less·ness, noun

WORDS RELATED TO LISTLESS
drowsy, dull, inert, lackadaisical, languid, leaden, lethargic, lifeless, lukewarm, passive, sleepy, sluggish, absent, abstracted, apathetic, blah, bored, careless, dormant, dreamy

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SYNONYM STUDY FOR LISTLESS
See indifference.

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

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.
LOCKED UP IN THE LAND OF LIBERTY: PART II | MICHAEL K. LAVERS | JULY 14, 2021 | WASHINGTON BLADE

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 POST

Neuroscientist 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.
OUTWITTING THE GRIM REAPER - ISSUE 94: EVOLVING | KEVIN BERGER | DECEMBER 23, 2020 | NAUTILUS

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 POST

The 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

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