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Having no desire or inclination; indifferent; heedless; spiritless.

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  1. a. Having no desire or inclination; indifferent; heedless; spiritless.
  2. adj. lacking zest or vivacity
  3. adj. marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
  4. Having no desire or inclination; indifferent; heedless; spiritless. " A listless unconcern." Thomson. Benumbed with cold, and listless of their gain. Dryden. I was listless, and desponding. Swift. Syn. -- Heedless; careless; indifferent; vacant; uninterested; languid; spiritless; supine; indolent. -- List"less*ly, adv. -- List"less*ness, n.
  5. Having no desire or inclination; indifferent; heedless;spiritless. " A listless unconcern." Thomson.Benumbed with cold, and listless of their gain. Dryden.I was listless, and desponding. Swift.
  6. j:100 s. lacking zest or vivacity