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be listless

[/bi ˈlɪstləs/]
verb phrase
estar apático
1. to lack energy, enthusiasm, or interest; to be sluggish or indifferent
After the long illness, she was listless and struggled to motivate herself.
Após a doença prolongada, ela estava apática e lutava para se motivar.
2. to show little or no interest in what is happening around you
The students were listless during the lecture and didn't participate.
Os alunos estavam desinteressados durante a aula e não participaram.
NYC Slang
be out of it; be checked out
Synonyms
be lethargicbe sluggishbe indifferentbe unmotivatedbe spiritlessbe passive
Antonyms
be energeticbe enthusiasticbe animatedbe motivatedbe vibrantbe active

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar apático; estar desanimado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
estar sem graça; estar desanimado
Common colloquial usage
Rio de Janeiro
estar apático; estar morno
Regional variation
Portugal
estar apático; estar sem interesse
European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through the motions
have no spark
be a wet blanket
lack oomph
be in a funk
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