Meaning of spiritless in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   spiritless

   Definitions

   1. lacking spirit

   Examples

   • « it was a spiritless attempt »

   Synonyms

   • unenthusiastic
2. 2. evidencing little spirit or courage

   Examples

   • « 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 submi »

   Synonyms

   • submissive

3. Qualitative Adjective

   spiritless

   Definitions

   1. lacking ardor or vigor or energy

   Examples

   • « a spiritless reply to criticism »

   Synonyms

   • apathetic
   • bloodless
   • dispirited
   • listless
   • heartless
   • thin

   Antonyms

   • spirited

See also

• dull
• unenthusiastic