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LISTLESS

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• LISTLESS (adjective)
The adjective LISTLESS has 2 senses:

1. lacking zest or vivacity
2. marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm

Familiarity information: LISTLESS used as an adjective is rare.

• LISTLESS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Lacking zest or vivacity

Context example:

he was listless and bored

Similar:

lethargic; unergetic (deficient in alertness or activity)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm

Synonyms:

dispirited; listless

Context examples:

a dispirited and divided Party / reacted to the crisis with listless resignation

Similar:

spiritless (lacking ardor or vigor or energy)

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(English proverb)
"You cannot hunt with a tied dog."
(Albanian proverb)
"There ain't no such thing as a free lunch."
(American proverb)
"He who studies does not waste his time."
(Corsican proverb)

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