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Listless

usgb/ˈlɪstləs/Volume
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Emotional State

Use 'listless' to describe someone whose emotions are flat due to exhaustion or lack of interest.

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The once passionate painter now gazed listlessly at his blank canvas.
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Not Depression

'Listless' does not mean depression, but a temporary lack of energy or interest.

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Recovering from the flu, he was too listless to even watch TV.
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Physical Movement

'Listless' can imply weak or slow physical movement.

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The listless child dragged her feet along the sidewalk.
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