spiritless
adjective
1. lacking ardor or vigor or energy
- a spiritless reply to criticism
Similar word(s): dull, unenthusiastic, apathetic, bloodless, dispirited, listless, heartless, thin
2. evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
Similar word(s): submissive, meek
Sentences with spiritless as an adjective:
- 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.