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- [list-lis]
- /ˈlɪst lɪs/
- /ˈlɪst.ləs/
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- [list-lis]
- /ˈlɪst lɪs/
Definitions of listless word
- adjective listless having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake. 1
- noun listless (of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm. 1
- noun Technical meaning of listless (programming) In functional programming, a property of a function which allows it to be combined with other functions in a way that eliminates intermediate data structures, especially lists. Not all functions can be expressed in listless form (e.g. reverse). 1
- adjective listless lethargic, apathetic 1
- adjective listless Someone who is listless has no energy or enthusiasm. 0
- adjective listless disinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy 0
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Origin of listless
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50, listless is from the late Middle English word lystles. See list4, -less
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Parts of speech for Listless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
listless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
listless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for listless
adj listless
- leaden — inertly heavy like lead; hard to lift or move: a leaden weight; leaden feet.
- languid — lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- lukewarm — moderately warm; tepid.
- sleepy — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
- lackadaisical — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
adjective listless
- enervated — Cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- spiritless — without spirit.
- energyless — Without energy.
verb listless
- fag — Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a male homosexual.
- conk out — If something such as a machine or a vehicle conks out, it stops working or breaks down.
- hungering — Present participle of hunger.
- fizzle out — to make a hissing or sputtering sound, especially one that dies out weakly.
- tucker — Richard, 1915–75, U.S. operatic tenor.
Antonyms for listless
adj listless
- alert — If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen.
- animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- spirited — pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
- vivacious — lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
adjective listless
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
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