spiritlessanswers

noun
UK /ˈspɪrɪtləs ˈɑːnsəz/
US /ˈspɪrɪtləs ˈænsərz/

Answers that are dull and show no energy or excitement.

The tired student gave spiritless answers to every question.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Replies given without any real interest or enthusiasm.

His spiritless answers made the interview feel awkward.

3. Responses that lack courage or lively feeling.

The team's spiritless answers showed they had given up.

4. Written answers that feel empty and without emotion.

The essay was full of spiritless answers that bored the teacher.