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Definition of listlessness

listlessness

/ˈlɪst.ləs.nəs/
list · less · ness
Adverb:listlessly
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Adjective:listless
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1

A state of lacking energy, enthusiasm, or inclination to act or exert oneself; languor or apathy.

Example

"The oppressive summer heat brought a heavy listlessness over the entire afternoon."

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• Rhymes for listlessness

• Nearby Words

listing
listless
listlessly
listlessness
lit
litani
litany

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'listless' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. The root 'list' comes from Old English 'lyst' (pleasure, desire, or appetite), making 'listlessness' literally the state of being without desire or inclination.

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