Meaning & use
listless
Lacking energy or enthusiasm; too tired or uninterested to make an effort.
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The fever left him listless and unwilling to get out of bed.
Employees grew listless during the long, uneventful meeting that dragged on for hours.
A note on using this word
Often describes a temporary state caused by illness, heat, or boredom rather than a personality trait.
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