Definitions and Examples of inactive, lethargic, sluggish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not engaging in physical or mental activity; not active.
Example
After a long day at work, he prefers to be inactive and watch TV.
Feeling sluggish, drowsy, or lacking energy.
Example
She felt lethargic after staying up late to finish her project.
Lacking energy or slow to respond; moving or reacting slowly.
Example
The car's engine was sluggish on cold mornings.
Key Differences: inactive vs lethargic vs sluggish
- 1Inactive describes a state of not being active, while lethargic and sluggish describe a lack of energy or slow movement.
- 2Lethargic implies a feeling of drowsiness or sleepiness, while sluggish implies a lack of responsiveness or slow reaction time.
Effective Usage of inactive, lethargic, sluggish
- 1Health and Fitness: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of physical activity and energy.
- 2Education: Incorporate these antonyms in lessons about the effects of physical activity and lack of exercise on the body.
- 3Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe different moods and states of being throughout the day.
Remember this!
The antonyms of hyperactive are inactive, lethargic, and sluggish. Inactive describes a state of not being active, while lethargic and sluggish describe a lack of energy or slow movement. Use these antonyms to describe different levels of physical activity and energy, incorporate them in educational lessons, and use them to describe different moods and states of being throughout the day.
