Origin
From listless +"Ž -ness.
listlessness
A dog displaying listlessness.
The definition of listlessness is a lack of spirit, interest and energy.
When you are recovering from a cold and are in low spirits, disinterested and just lay around all day, this is an example of listlessness.
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Sentence Examples
- Characterized by coughing, nasal and eye discharge, fever, listlessness and appetite loss, the illness is not life-threatening by itself but can lead to potentially fatal secondary infections.
- This is a temporary condition that many refer to as the "low carb flu," and it can be characterized by exhaustion and listlessness.
- This is a temporary condition that many refer to as the "low carb flu," and it can be characterized by exhaustion and listlessness.
- When a child exhibits weakness, dizziness, listlessness, or fatigue, it may be the first sign of anemia.
- Weakness, dizziness, listlessness, or fatigue may be the first signs of iron deficiency anemia.
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WORDS NEAR listlessness IN THE DICTIONARY
- listlessness
- listlike
- listmaker
- listmakers