spiritless adj

1 lacking ardor or vigor or energy; "a spiritless reply to criticism" [ant: spirited]

2 lacking spirit; "it was a spiritless attempt"

3 evidencing little spirit or courage; 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 submissive and subservient" [syn: compliant, meek]

English

Adjective

spiritless

1. Lacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.

   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.

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