spir·it·less (sp r t-ls)adj. Lacking energy or enthusiasm; listless. spir it·less·ly adv.spir it·less·ness n. |
spiritless [ˈspɪrɪtlɪs]
adj
lacking courage or liveliness; melancholic
spiritlessly adv
spiritlessness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | spiritless - lacking ardor or vigor or energy; "a spiritless reply to criticism" dull - lacking in liveliness or animation; "he was so dull at parties"; "a dull political campaign"; "a large dull impassive man"; "dull days with nothing to do"; "how dull and dreary the world is"; "fell back into one of her dull moods" unenthusiastic - not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor; "an unenthusiastic performance by the orchestra"; "unenthusiastic applause" spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness |
| 2. | spiritless - evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient" submissive - inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination; "submissive servants"; "a submissive reply"; "replacing troublemakers with more submissive people" |
spiritless
adjective apathetic, lacklustre, dispirited, listless, low (informal), depressed, dull, melancholy, lifeless, unmoved, languid, dejected, despondent, melancholic, droopy, unenthusiastic, torpid, mopy The crowds were too spiritless to resist.
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