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Webster 1913 Edition


Listless

List′less

,
Adj.
[OE.
listles
,
lustles
. See
Lust
.]
Having no desire or inclination; indifferent; heedless; spiritless.
“ A listless unconcern.”
Thomson.
Benumbed with cold, and
listless
of their gain.
Dryden.
–
List′less-ly
,
adv.
–
List′less-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Listless

LIST'LESS

,
Adj.
Not listening; not attending; indifferent to what is passing; heedless; inattentive; thoughtless; careless; as a listless hearer or spectator.