What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fatigue
Example
After running a marathon, I felt a deep sense of fatigue in my legs. [fatigue: noun]
Example
The long hours of work left me feeling fatigued and drained. [fatigued: adjective]
lassitude
Example
The heat and humidity left me feeling a sense of lassitude and apathy. [lassitude: noun]
Example
The repetitive nature of the job led to a feeling of lassitude and disinterest. [lassitude: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fatigue is more commonly used than lassitude in everyday language, especially in a medical context. Lassitude is less common and often used in more formal or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fatigue and lassitude?
Lassitude is generally considered more formal than fatigue, which is more commonly used in everyday language and informal contexts.
