spiritless
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It was a typically spiritless ending to what was, without a doubt, a memorable spree of posting.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2025
Unlike their spiritless performance Sunday against New Orleans, which was a new rock bottom in a season with an ever-sinking floor, the Lakers played with plenty of heart against the Mavericks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
“The food was excellent if the conversation did turn out a bit spiritless, there being just so many topics labeled taboo by Rivera,” Annette observed.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2020
In the biggest game of the season, with a chance to clinch the NFC East, Dallas gave a spiritless and clueless performance that should spell the end of Jason Garrett’s 10-year tenure.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2019
I must have slept soundly, for I was not waked by Jonathan coming to bed; but the sleep has not refreshed me, for to-day I feel terribly weak and spiritless.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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