lethargy

noun
UK: /ˈleθədʒi/
US: /ˈleθərˌdʒi/

  1. A state of having very low energy with tiredness.

    1. His lethargy made him stay in bed all day, he felt so weak.
    2. After a big lunch, the lethargy settled in, and nobody wanted to work.

  2. A lack of enthusiasm and energy about doing anything.

    1. I couldn't fight my lethargy and didn't go to the party.
    2. The team's lethargy in the second half led to their defeat, losing motivation.

Synonyms

apathy torpor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lethargy" in English means: A state of having very low energy with tiredness., A lack of enthusiasm and energy about doing anything..

The phonetic transcription of "lethargy" is /ˈleθədʒi/ in British English and /ˈleθərˌdʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lethargy": apathy, torpor.

Example usage of "lethargy": "His lethargy made him stay in bed all day, he felt so weak.". More examples on the page.