Listless

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪs(t)ləs/

Definitions of listless

adjective lacking energy or enthusiasm; lethargic

Example Sentences

A1 She felt listless after staying up all night studying for her exam.

A2 The hot weather made him feel listless and unmotivated to do anything.

B1 The long, boring meeting left everyone feeling listless and drained.

B2 After weeks of working overtime, she became increasingly listless and disinterested in her job.

C1 The monotonous routine of his daily life left him feeling listless and uninspired.

C2 Despite her success, she couldn't shake off the feeling of listlessness that had been plaguing her for months.

Examples of listless in a Sentence

formal The patient appeared listless during the examination, indicating a possible underlying health issue.

informal After staying up all night studying, I felt completely listless the next day.

slang My friend was feeling so listless after the breakup, she didn't even want to leave the house.

figurative The stagnant pond reflected the listless mood of the town on that hot summer day.

Grammatical Forms of listless

• past tense: listlessed
• plural: listlesses
• comparative: more listless
• superlative: most listless
• present tense: listless
• future tense: will be listless
• perfect tense: have been listless
• continuous tense: is being listless
• singular: listless
• positive degree: listless
• infinitive: to be listless
• gerund: being listless
• participle: listlessing

Origin and Evolution of listless

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'listless' is derived from the Middle English word 'listles', which was formed by combining the word 'list' meaning desire or inclination, with the suffix '-less' denoting lacking or without.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'listless' meant lacking desire or inclination. Over time, it has come to be associated with a lack of energy or enthusiasm.