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Lethargic: meaning, definitions and examples

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lethargic

 

[ ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling tired or lacking energy

Lethargic describes a state of being drowsy, sluggish, or indifferent. It is characterized by a lack of physical or mental energy, often resulting in a feeling of tiredness or fatigue. People who are lethargic may find it difficult to concentrate or engage in activities that require effort.

Synonyms

apathetic, drowsy, fatigued, listless, sluggish

Examples of usage

  • I felt lethargic after staying up all night studying.
  • She was so lethargic that she couldn't even get out of bed.
  • The hot weather made everyone feel lethargic and unmotivated.
  • He attributed his lethargy to the lack of sleep he had been getting.
  • Her lethargic demeanor worried her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "lethargic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 letárgico

🇮🇳 सुस्त

🇩🇪 lethargisch

🇮🇩 lesu

🇺🇦 летаргічний

🇵🇱 letargiczny

🇯🇵 無気力な (むきりょくな)

🇫🇷 léthargique

🇪🇸 letárgico

🇹🇷 letarjik

🇰🇷 무기력한

🇸🇦 خامل

🇨🇿 letargický

🇸🇰 letargický

🇨🇳 昏睡的 (hūnshuì de)

🇸🇮 letargičen

🇮🇸 letargískur

🇰🇿 летаргиялық

🇬🇪 ლეთარგიული (let'argiuli)

🇦🇿 letargik

🇲🇽 letárgico

Etymology

The word 'lethargic' originated from the Late Latin term 'lethargicus', which was derived from the Greek word 'lethargikos', meaning 'forgetful'. The concept of lethargy has been associated with a state of mental or physical sluggishness since ancient times. In medical contexts, lethargy is often used to describe a symptom of various conditions, such as depression, anemia, or chronic fatigue syndrome.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,108, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.