Listlessness

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪstləsnəs/

Definitions of listlessness

noun a state of lacking energy or enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 She felt listlessness after staying up all night.

A2 His listlessness was evident in his lack of enthusiasm for the project.

B1 The long winter months often bring a sense of listlessness to the residents of the small town.

B2 Despite his success, he couldn't shake off the feeling of listlessness that plagued him.

C1 The constant demands of his job led to a deep sense of listlessness that he struggled to overcome.

C2 Her listlessness was a symptom of a deeper emotional issue that required professional help.

Examples of listlessness in a Sentence

formal The patient's listlessness was a concerning symptom of their illness.

informal I can't shake this feeling of listlessness today, I just don't have any motivation.

slang I was feeling so listless after staying up all night playing video games.

figurative The stagnant economy was characterized by a sense of listlessness among investors.

Grammatical Forms of listlessness

• past tense: listlessnessed
• plural: listlessnesses
• comparative: more listless
• superlative: most listless
• present tense: listlessnesses
• future tense: will listlessness
• perfect tense: have listlessnessed
• continuous tense: is listlessnessing
• singular: listlessness
• positive degree: listless
• infinitive: to listlessness
• gerund: listlessnessing
• participle: listlessnessed

Origin and Evolution of listlessness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'listlessness' originated from the Middle English word 'listles', which meant 'without desire or inclination'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'listlessness' has evolved to refer to a state of lacking energy or enthusiasm, rather than just a lack of desire or inclination.