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Definition of listlessly

listlessly

/ˈlɪst.ləs.li/
list · less · ly
Adjective:listless
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• adverb

1

In a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or inclination to exert oneself; without spirit or interest.

Example

"Exhausted by the summer heat, the students stared listlessly out the classroom window."

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• Rhymes for listlessly

• Nearby Words

listicle
listing
listless
listlessly
listlessness
lit
litani

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'listless' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'list' stems from Old English 'lyst', meaning pleasure, desire, or inclination (related to modern 'lust'), rather than the modern noun meaning a series of items.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Listlessly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/listlessly
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