listlessness
Example Sentences
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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
“You could argue that the listlessness is a consequence of a foregone conclusion,” said Pratap Bhanu Mehta, an Indian academician.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024
In an interview with CBS “Sunday Morning” set to air this weekend, Mr. Fetterman spoke for the first time about the listlessness and hopelessness he experienced before checking in to the hospital.
From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023
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 concealed a mind which was fizzing and flashing thrillingly.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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