adj. 1. Lacking energy or disinclined to exert effort; lethargic: felt tired and listless. 2. Characterized by a lack of energy or interest: a listless glance. [Middle English listles : probably from liste, desire (from listen, to desire; see LIST5) + -les, -lesse, -less.] listless·ly adv. listless·ness n. |
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