listlessly adv

listlessly adv
1) "I should have written down the proposed food supplies," Tom said listlessly. 2) "I refuse to make an agenda," Tom said listlessly.

English expressions. 2014.

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  • listlessly — adv. indifferently, languidly, without interest, apathetically, without energy …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Listlessly — Listless List less, a. [OE. listles, lustles. See {Lust}.] Having no desire or inclination; indifferent; heedless; spiritless. A listless unconcern. Thomson. [1913 Webster] Benumbed with cold, and listless of their gain. Dryden. [1913 Webster] I… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • list n — listlessly adv …   English expressions

  • listless — listlessly, adv. listlessness, n. /list lis/, adj. having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake. [1400 50; late ME lystles. See LIST4, LESS] * * * …   Universalium

  • listless — [[t]lɪ̱stləs[/t]] ADJ GRADED Someone who is listless has no energy or enthusiasm. He was listless and pale and wouldn t eat much. Derived words: listlessly ADV GRADED ADV with v Usually, you would just sit listlessly, too hot to do anything else …   English dictionary

  • listless — list|less [ˈlıstləs] adj [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: list pleasure, desire (13 19 centuries) (from Old English lystan to please, wish ) + less] feeling tired and not interested in things ▪ The heat was making me listless. >listlessly adv… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • listless — [list′lis] adj. [ LIST2 + LESS] 1. having no interest in what is going on about one, as a result of illness, weariness, dejection, etc.; spiritless; languid 2. characterized by such a feeling listlessly adv. listlessness n …   English World dictionary

  • listless — adj. lacking energy or enthusiasm; disinclined for exertion. Derivatives: listlessly adv. listlessness n. Etymology: ME f. obs. list inclination + LESS …   Useful english dictionary

  • apathetically — adv. indifferently, listlessly, without interest, in a disinterested manner …   English contemporary dictionary

  • lackadaisically — adv. listlessly, without energy; without interest, in an apathetic manner; lazily …   English contemporary dictionary

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