lethargy
Meaning of lethargy
noun
- a lack of energy and enthusiasm.
there was an air of lethargy about him
late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin lethargia, from Greek lēthargia, from lēthargos ‘forgetful’, from the base of lanthanesthai ‘forget’.
Information about lethargy
- It is a name.
- The plural form of lethargy is: lethargies.
- Languages in which lethargy is used:
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Hyphenation of lethargy
lethargy
- It consists of 1 syllables and 8 chars.
- lethargy is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable
lethargy synonyms
Meaning lassitude:
Meaning inanition:
inanition, lassitude, slackness
Meaning languor:
languor, sluggishness, phlegm, flatness
Meaning a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged:
Meaning the state of being inactive; idleness:
Meaning lack of action where some is expected or appropriate:
Meaning the quality of moving or operating at a low speed:
Meaning a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy:
Meaning lack of interest or excitement:
Meaning the state of not flowing or moving:
Meaning the state of having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; deep sleep:
Meaning the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness:
Meaning laziness; indolence:
Meaning avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness:
Meaning reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness:
Meaning lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern:
Meaning acceptance of what happens, without active response or resistance:
Meaning a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement:
Meaning extreme tiredness; fatigue:
Meaning the state of wishing for sleep or rest; weariness:
Meaning extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness:
Meaning the state of being sleepy:
Meaning a feeling of being sleepy and lethargic; sleepiness:
Meaning a feeling of being drained of energy or vitality; fatigue:
Meaning a state of stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness produced by drugs:
Meaning the state of being dull or lethargic:
lethargy antonyms
Meaning the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity:
Meaning the state of being full of life or vigour; liveliness:
Translation of lethargy
- Italian: letargo, fatica
- French: léthargie, fatigue
- German: Lethargie, Erschöpfung, Müdigkeit, Ermüdung
- Portuguese: letargia, fadiga
- Spanish: letargo, fatiga
Words that rhyme with lethargy
hemilethargy, hyperlethargy, largy, Margy, gastrimargy
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