listless
adjectiveHow many syllables in listless?
There are 2 syllables in the word listless.Divide listless into syllables:
list · less
How to pronounce listless:
Definition of listless:
- listless (adjective):
- lacking zest or vivacity.
- lacking interest or energy
- characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
Synonyms for listless:
apathetic
dull
enervated
exhausted
feeble
heavy
impassive
inattentive
indifferent
indolent
inert
lackadaisical
languid
languishing
languorous
lazy
lethargic
lifeless
limp
lymphatic
mopish
sleepy
slothful
sluggish
spiritless
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Antonyms for listless:
activated
active
afire
aflame
agile
agog
airy
alert
alive
alive and kicking
ambitious
animate
animated
ardent
as keen as mustard
assertive
assiduous
astir
athirst
attentive
avid
awake
blithe
blithesome
bouncing
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Other 2-syllable words like listless
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