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listless

[list-lis] / ˈlɪst lɪs /


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There’s a chance both teams will decide it serves their interests to play a listless draw and share the orange slices.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

England came into the game on the back of listless losses against Scotland, Ireland and Italy, but were revived, performing with energy and invention that had gone missing for much of their campaign.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The opening ballad, “Risk It All,” is pretty but listless, with Mr. Mars singing over a gently plucked nylon-string guitar until a relaxed syncopated groove folds in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Christina Applegate is where she spent many listless, painful nights over the last year working on her memoir: in bed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Maybe that’s why everyone around the pool is lying there listless.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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