Listless
Adjective
Definition: Lacking energy or enthusiasm; showing no interest or motivation.
Synonyms: Lethargic, Apathetic, Indifferent
Antonyms: Energetic, Enthusiastic, Motivated
Examples:
- She sat on the couch all day, listless and unmotivated.
- The team's lackluster performance was a result of their listless attitude.
Mnemonics:
- "Listless" rhymes with "restless", but refers to lack of energy instead of the inability to rest.
Etymology:
Origin:
The word "listless" originated from Middle English "listles", which meant "desireless". It is derived from the Old English word "lystan", meaning "to desire". The "less" suffix signifies the absence or lack of desire or motivation.
Historical Usage:"Listless" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"In a listless fashion"
Explanation:This phrase indicates doing something without any energy, motivation, or enthusiasm.