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

“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

The snappy script pokes fun at the friends’ delusions, connecting them to a listlessness born of extreme privilege.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

The listlessness of the past month was gone and he was tense and uneasy.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers