"zestlessness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: zestless + -ness Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zestless|ness}} zestless + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zestlessness (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being zestless; lack of passion or enthusiasm. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-zestlessness-en-noun-WlFYz1QN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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