Spiritless

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪrɪtləs/

Definitions of spiritless

adjective lacking energy, enthusiasm, or courage

Example Sentences

A1 She felt spiritless after a long day of work.

A2 The team's performance was spiritless during the match.

B1 The novel's protagonist was portrayed as a spiritless character.

B2 The speech lacked passion and came across as spiritless to the audience.

C1 The once vibrant city now seemed spiritless and dull.

C2 The artist's latest work was criticized for being spiritless and uninspired.

Examples of spiritless in a Sentence

formal The team's performance was spiritless and lacked energy.

informal She felt spiritless after staying up all night studying.

slang I can't believe you're so spiritless about going to the party.

figurative The abandoned house had a spiritless atmosphere, as if all life had left it.

Grammatical Forms of spiritless

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

Origin and Evolution of spiritless

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'spiritless' originates from the Old French word 'espiritless' which means lacking in spirit or courage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spiritless' has retained its original meaning of lacking in spirit or courage, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe something lacking in energy, enthusiasm, or vitality.