Where does “listless” come from?
Listless derives from Middle English lystles, a word of uncertain origin and meaning.
listless (English): Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
Definitions
- Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
Ancestry of “listless”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | lystles | — |
Words derived from “listless”