torpor

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A state of being inactive or stuporous.
2. (countable, uncountable) A state of apathy or lethargy.
3. (countable, uncountable) A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep.

Synonyms

torpidity

stupor

dullness

numbness

apathy

lethargy

listlessness

sluggishness

torpidness

coma

sloth

🦥

accidie

stupefaction

insensibility

languor

latency

laziness

unconsciousness

unresponsiveness

mine

deadness

retardation

sleepiness

sopor

stolidity

acedia

trance

deep sleep

dulness

heaviness

inaction

hebetude

inactivity

indifference

inertia

Translations

torpeur

torpore

torpor

Erstarrung

uyuşukluk

cansızlık

hareketsizlik

torpeza

uyuşturucu

💊

traagheid

intorpidimento

torpidezza

torpor

letargo

estupor

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From Latin torpor (“numbness”), from torpeō (“I am numb”).