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become listless

[bɪˈkʌm ˈlɪstləs]
verb phrase
ficar apático
1. to lose energy, enthusiasm, or interest; to become sluggish or lacking in vitality
After weeks of illness, she became listless and had no desire to go outside.
Após semanas de doença, ela ficou apática e sem vontade de sair de casa.
2. to adopt a languid, indifferent, or unmotivated state
The team became listless after losing their star player.
O time ficou apático após perder seu jogador estrela.
Synonyms
become lethargicbecome sluggishlose motivationbecome indifferentbecome languidlose interest
Antonyms
become energeticbecome enthusiasticbecome animatedgain momentumbecome motivated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar apático
most common usage
General Brazilian
ficar desanimado
alternative, emphasizes discouragement
Portugal
ficar apático
standard usage
Portugal
tornar-se indiferente
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

run out of steam
lose one's edge
hit a wall
lose one's drive
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