listlessness
Example Sentences
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The sight of so many Newcastle players jogging back as goalscorer Adrien Truffert drifted into the box undetected in the 85th minute summed up the listlessness that has gripped them.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
She said veterinary societies and outreach organizations are urging vets to be on the lookout for signs of H5N1 infection, which could include listlessness, conjunctivitis, blindness, neurological symptoms and/or difficulty breathing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2024
“You could argue that the listlessness is a consequence of a foregone conclusion,” said Pratap Bhanu Mehta, an Indian academician.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
The snappy script pokes fun at the friends’ delusions, connecting them to a listlessness born of extreme privilege.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
He was a tall, narrow, disconsolate man who moved with a crabby listlessness.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
