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
It wasn’t until after “Suits” wrapped, and pandemic-forced listlessness set in, that Korsh felt motivated to explore the idea on the page.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2025
If they only attend private schools and all their peers expect to inherit, they might suffer from Rory Gilmore’s listlessness.
From Slate ● Jan. 17, 2023
The listlessness extends to Black, Latino and younger voters, as well as suburban swing voters.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2022
The listlessness concealed a mind which was fizzing and flashing thrillingly.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
