How to Pronounce "listless"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪstɫəs
British English
lˈɪstləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIST-luss
UK
LIST-luss
Listen in Context
She felt listless after staying up all night.
The listless child didn’t want to play with his friends.
After the flu, he looked very listless.
I’ve been feeling kind of listless lately, not sure why.