Listless

Listless

Adjective · /ˈlɪst.ləs/

Definition

Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or the will to do anything; characterised by a languid indifference to one's surroundings.

Origin

From Middle English listless, from list (desire, pleasure, will) + -less. The root list (to wish or desire) is now archaic; its only surviving trace in modern English is in this very word.