listless; dispirited; depressed
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
listless; dispirited; lacking vitality or spirit; depressed
Describes a state of low energy, mental depression, or lack of enthusiasm. Can apply to people (mood/spirit), plants (wilting), or abstract concepts like morale or business. The variant form 委靡 is often used in formal or classical contexts.
Tā他
zhè这
jǐ几
tiān天
jīng精
shén神
wěi萎
mǐ靡
，
zǒng总
shì是
dǎ打
bù不
qǐ起
jīng精
shén神
。
He has been listless these past few days and can't seem to muster any energy.
Huā花
duǒ朵
zài在
liè烈
rì日
xià下
xiǎn显
de得
wěi萎
mǐ靡
bù不
zhèn振
。
The flowers appeared wilted and listless under the scorching sun.
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Lián连
xù续
de的
shī失
bài败
ràng让
qiú球
duì队
shì士
qì气
wěi萎
mǐ靡
。
Consecutive defeats left the team with dispirited morale.
Yóu由
yú于
jīng经
jì济
xiāo萧
tiáo条
，
shì市
chǎng场
xū需
qiú求
chí持
xù续
wěi萎
mǐ靡
。
Due to the economic depression, market demand remains sluggish.