What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lethargy
Example
After a long day at work, I often feel lethargic and unmotivated. [lethargic: adjective]
Example
The medication made me feel lethargic and sleepy all day. [lethargic: adjective]
torpor
Example
The heat made me feel torpid and unproductive. [torpid: adjective]
Example
During the winter months, bears enter a state of torpor to conserve energy. [torpor: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lethargy is more commonly used than torpor in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lethargy and torpor?
Torpor is more formal and scientific than lethargy, which is more casual and informal.
