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Definition of listless adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

listless

adjective

/ˈlɪstləs/

/ˈlɪstləs/

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having no energy or enthusiasm synonym lethargic
- The illness left her feeling listless and depressed.
Word OriginMiddle English: from list ‘to want’ + -less.

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