lethargic

[luh-thahr-jik]

lethargic Definition

• 1. feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things
• 2. causing a feeling of sluggishness or dullness

Using lethargic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lethargic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  After a long day at work, I feel lethargic and just want to lie down.

• Example

  The hot weather made everyone feel lethargic and unmotivated.

• Example

  The medication made him feel even more lethargic than before.

• Example

  The team's lethargic performance was disappointing to their fans.

lethargic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lethargic

• sluggish
• dull
• listless
• torpid
• inactive

Antonyms for lethargic

• energetic
• lively
• active

Phrases with lethargic

• lethargic state

  a condition of feeling sluggish or lacking energy

  Example

  He was in a lethargic state after staying up all night studying.

• lethargic economy

  an economy that is slow to grow or develop

  Example

  The country's lethargic economy has led to high unemployment rates.

• lethargic response

  a slow or inadequate reaction to a situation

  Example

  The government's lethargic response to the crisis has caused widespread frustration.

Origins of lethargic

from Late Latin 'lethargicus', from Greek 'lethargikos', from 'lethargos' meaning 'forgetful'

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Summary: lethargic in Brief

The term 'lethargic' [luh-thahr-jik] describes a feeling of sluggishness or a lack of energy or interest. It can refer to a person's state or a situation that causes such feelings, as in 'The hot weather made everyone feel lethargic and unmotivated.' 'Lethargic' is often used in formal contexts, with synonyms like 'sluggish' and 'listless,' but also in informal contexts, with words like 'lazy' and 'draggy.'