26984 words

listless

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
having no energy and enthusiasm and unwilling to do anything needing effort:

Examples:

He's seemed listless and a little depressed ever since he got his exam results.
2

Examples:

As the tennis match continued in the 90° heat, his play grew listless and he made a number of errors.
3
used to describe an economy, stock market, etc. in which there is not much activity or trade:

Examples:

Stocks closed mixed in listless trading ahead of Saturday's presidential elections.

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