listless Meaning & Definition
/ˈlɪstlɪs/
What Does Listless Mean?
As an adjective, listless means Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
Quick Facts About Listless
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɪstlɪs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | lethargic, dispirited and spiritless |
| Comparative / superlative | more listless, most listless |
Listless Definition (Adjective)
- Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
Synonyms of Listless
Listless synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Listless
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Listless in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
listless (comparative more listless, superlative most listless)
Origin of Listless
From Middle English lystles, equivalent to list (“desire”) + -less.[1] Compare German lustlos and Dutch lusteloos (“lethargic, listless”). Doublet of lustless.
How to Pronounce Listless
Listless is pronounced //ˈlɪstlɪs// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Listless
What part of speech is listless?
Listless is an adjective.
What is another word for listless?
You can replace listless with words such as lethargic, dispirited and spiritless. See the full list of listless synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of listless?
The comparative form is more listless and the superlative form is most listless.