lethargy (Meaning)

Wordnet

lethargy (n)

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

Webster

lethargy (n.)

Morbid drowsiness; continued or profound sleep, from which a person can scarcely be awaked.

A state of inaction or indifference.

Webster

lethargy (v. t.)

To lethargize.

lethargy Sentence Examples

  1. The relentless lethargy consumed him, rendering him incapable of even the simplest tasks.
  2. After a grueling day, she sank into a deep slumber marked by an overwhelming sense of lethargy.
  3. The oppressive heat and humidity left the entire city in a state of lethargy.
  4. The doctor's diagnosis confirmed that his constant lethargy was a symptom of a serious underlying condition.
  5. The bleak winter months cast a pall of lethargy over her soul.
  6. The lethargy she felt was more debilitating than any physical ailment she had ever experienced.
  7. The endless commute and demanding job drained her of all energy, leaving her with a persistent lethargy.
  8. The monotonous schedule and lack of stimulation plunged him into a profound lethargy.
  9. Her lethargy was so severe that it was impossible to concentrate or engage in even the most enjoyable activities.
  10. The chronic lethargy that had plagued her for years had finally taken its toll, robbing her of her vitality.

FAQs About the word lethargy

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness), weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy, inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energ

boredom, stupor, laziness,lassitude, fatigue, indifference, torpor, languor, listlessness, sleepiness

vivacity, vivacity,vigor, vitality, enthusiasm, vitality, vigor, enthusiasm, eagerness, eagerness

The relentless lethargy consumed him, rendering him incapable of even the simplest tasks.

After a grueling day, she sank into a deep slumber marked by an overwhelming sense of lethargy.

The oppressive heat and humidity left the entire city in a state of lethargy.

The doctor's diagnosis confirmed that his constant lethargy was a symptom of a serious underlying condition.