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3 words match “listless”

  • listless adjective

    lacking energy and interest, so unwilling to do anything

    The children were listless on the rainy day and just stared out of the window.

    Like lethargic, languid, apathetic

  • ennui noun

    weary boredom from having nothing interesting to do

    During the long monsoon holiday, a feeling of ennui settled over the children.

    Like boredom, tedium, listlessness

  • languid adjective

    slow and lacking energy, often in a relaxed or tired way

    On hot afternoons, the cat made only a few languid movements before falling asleep again.

    Like sluggish, lethargic, listless