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

She said veterinary societies and outreach organizations are urging vets to be on the lookout for signs of H5N1 infection, which could include listlessness, conjunctivitis, blindness, neurological symptoms and/or difficulty breathing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

“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

A strange listlessness had settled over Castle Black since Stannis had marched south, as if the free folk and the black brothers alike were holding their breath, waiting to see what would come.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin