Background for spiritless
BeDict Logo

spiritless

/ˈspɪrɪtləs/ /ˈspɪrɪtlɪs/

Meanings
adjective
Lacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.

Examples :

"The team played a spiritless first half, just going through the motions. But the realization they were playing for their sick friend energized them for the second half."
emotion character attitude condition mind

Related Words

Illustration friend

friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

Illustration enervated

enervated verb

/ˈɛnɝveɪtəd/

To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.

"After being laid off three times in a row, she felt too enervated to look for another job."

Illustration motivation

motivation noun

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

"Her motivation to finish the project was strong because she wanted a good grade. "

Illustration emotion

emotion noun

/iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

"Seeing her favorite teacher made her feel a rush of positive emotion. "

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration lacking

lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

Illustration energized

energized verb

/ˈenərˌdʒaɪzd/ /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪzd/

To invigorate; to make energetic.

"A good night's sleep energized her for the busy day ahead. "

Illustration motions

motions noun

/ˈmoʊʃənz/ /ˈmoʊʃnz/

A state of progression from one place to another.

"The gentle motions of the swing lulled the baby to sleep. "

Illustration played

played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration playing

playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration realization

realization noun

/ˌɹiə-/ /-laɪˈzeɪʃən/

The act of realizing.

"My realization that I needed to study harder came after I received a disappointing grade on my history test. "

Illustration energy

energy noun

/ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

"The children's energy fueled their excitement for the school trip. "