SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
lethargic
adjective
Lacking energy or alertness.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Low in energy or alertness
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Usage distinction
Return to topLethargic describes reduced energy or alertness; it does not identify the cause or imply laziness.
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See lethargic in use
After the overnight trip, the group was too lethargic to explore.
After a dull planning session, the group sounded lethargic, offering slow replies and little energy for the next discussion.
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