Listless Meaning in English
word
ˈɫɪstɫəs
LIST-luss
lˈɪstləs
LIST-luss
Definition
Feeling or showing little energy, interest, or enthusiasm. A listless person seems tired and unwilling to do anything.
Usage & Nuances
'Listless' is formal and often describes someone who is unusually tired or bored. Common with 'feeling', 'look', and after illnesses: 'look listless', 'felt listless after the flu'. Don't confuse with 'lazy' (unwilling to work) — 'listless' means lacking energy or spirit.
Spanish: apático - desganadoPortuguese (BR): apático - desanimadoPortuguese (PT): apático - desanimadoChinese (Simplified): 无精打采的 - 没有活力的Chinese (Traditional): 無精打採的 - 沒有活力的Hindi: उदास - निढालArabic: خامل - فاقد الحماسBengali: অবসন্ন - শক্তিহীন - নিরুৎসাহীRussian: вялый - апатичный - безжизненныйJapanese: 無気力な - 元気がないVietnamese: uể oải - thiếu sức sống - không có hứng thúKorean: 무기력한 - 힘이 없는Turkish: isteksiz - cansız - halsizUrdu: پتلا - بے دلی کا شکارIndonesian: lesu - tidak bersemangat - loyo
Example Sentences
She felt listless after staying up all night.
basic
The listless child didn’t want to play with his friends.
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After the flu, he looked very listless.
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I’ve been feeling kind of listless lately, not sure why.
natural
He gave a listless response when I asked about his plans.
natural
The heat made everyone feel slow and listless.
natural