lethargy

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness.
2. (countable, uncountable) A condition characterized by extreme fatigue or drowsiness, deep unresponsiveness, or prolonged sleep patterns.

Synonyms

lassitude

sluggishness

drowsiness

languor

slowness

torpor

apathy

laziness

sleepiness

inaction

loss of confidence

inanition

indisposition

exhaustion

inertness

flatness

torpidity

stupor

hibernation

listlessness

phlegm

slackness

discouragement

sopor

coma

fatigue

oscitance

hebetude

ill health

inactivity

indolence

languidness

sloth

🦥

slothfulness

slumber

weariness

langour

accidie

Translations

léthargie

lethargie

Lethargie

letargia

λήθαργος

letargo

letargia

letargia

letargo

Trägheit

سبات

doffe onverschilligheid

Teilnahmslosigkeit

letarji

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: litargie

In summary

From Middle English litargie, from Medieval Latin litargia, from Late Latin lēthārgia, borrowed from Ancient Greek ληθᾱργῐ́ᾱ (lēthārgĭ́ā, “drowsiness”), from λήθᾱργος (lḗthārgos, “forgetful, lethargic”) + -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā, adjectival suffix).