Listlessness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A feeling of lack of interest or energy.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The student's listlessness was evident in her lack of participation in class discussions and assignments.
- After a few weeks of being cooped up at home with the flu, he felt a lingering listlessness that made it hard to get excited about anything.
- Her listlessness had become a constant companion since her mother's passing, making everyday tasks feel like climbing a mountain.
- The summer heat seemed to induce a listlessness in the whole family, with everyone moving at a sluggish pace.
- As the months went by, his listlessness only grew, until he found himself going through the motions of daily life without any sense of purpose.
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Meaning 2
Inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.