- listlessly adv
- 1) "I should have written down the proposed food supplies," Tom said listlessly. 2) "I refuse to make an agenda," Tom said listlessly.
English expressions. 2014.
listlessly adv
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listlessly — adv. indifferently, languidly, without interest, apathetically, without energy … English contemporary dictionary
Listlessly — Listless List less, a. [OE. listles, lustles. See {Lust}.] Having no desire or inclination; indifferent; heedless; spiritless. A listless unconcern. Thomson. [1913 Webster] Benumbed with cold, and listless of their gain. Dryden. [1913 Webster] I… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
list n — listlessly adv … English expressions
listless — listlessly, adv. listlessness, n. /list lis/, adj. having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake. [1400 50; late ME lystles. See LIST4, LESS] * * * … Universalium
listless — [[t]lɪ̱stləs[/t]] ADJ GRADED Someone who is listless has no energy or enthusiasm. He was listless and pale and wouldn t eat much. Derived words: listlessly ADV GRADED ADV with v Usually, you would just sit listlessly, too hot to do anything else … English dictionary
listless — list|less [ˈlıstləs] adj [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: list pleasure, desire (13 19 centuries) (from Old English lystan to please, wish ) + less] feeling tired and not interested in things ▪ The heat was making me listless. >listlessly adv… … Dictionary of contemporary English
listless — [list′lis] adj. [ LIST2 + LESS] 1. having no interest in what is going on about one, as a result of illness, weariness, dejection, etc.; spiritless; languid 2. characterized by such a feeling listlessly adv. listlessness n … English World dictionary
listless — adj. lacking energy or enthusiasm; disinclined for exertion. Derivatives: listlessly adv. listlessness n. Etymology: ME f. obs. list inclination + LESS … Useful english dictionary
apathetically — adv. indifferently, listlessly, without interest, in a disinterested manner … English contemporary dictionary
lackadaisically — adv. listlessly, without energy; without interest, in an apathetic manner; lazily … English contemporary dictionary
