SPIRITLESSNESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

Synonyms:

apathy; indifference; numbness; spiritlessness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("spiritlessness" is a kind of...):

passiveness; passivity (the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative)

Derivation:

spiritless (evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant)

spiritless (lacking ardor or vigor or energy)