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- [list-lis]
- /ˈlɪst lɪs/
- /ˈlɪst.lɪ.snəs/
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- [list-lis]
- /ˈlɪst lɪs/
Definitions of listlessness word
- adjective listlessness having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake. 1
- noun listlessness The state of being listless; indifference; lethargy. 1
- noun listlessness The state of being listless; apathetic indifference; lethargy. 0
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Origin of listlessness
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 Listlessness
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listlessness 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for listlessness
noun listlessness
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- disinterest — absence of interest; indifference.
- laziness — lazy evaluation
- languor — lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
Antonyms for listlessness
noun listlessness
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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