1. a state of lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest in activities

Examples

• The hot weather brought on a feeling of listlessness that made it hard to concentrate.
• After the long illness, she struggled with listlessness and found it difficult to enjoy her usual hobbies.
• The students’ listlessness during the lecture was obvious from their blank stares.
• His listlessness worried his parents, who remembered how active he used to be.
• The medication’s side effects included drowsiness and listlessness.
• She tried to shake off her listlessness by taking a brisk walk outside.