Lethargic
/ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
After staying up late to study, I felt lethargic during my morning classes.
Characterized by a lack of energy or enthusiasm.
The hot weather made everyone feel lethargic and unwilling to participate in outdoor activities.
Slow to respond or react.
His lethargic response to the urgent situation raised concerns among his colleagues.
Relating to or causing lethargy.
The medication had a lethargic effect, causing the patients to feel unusually drowsy.
Etymology
From Greek 'lēthargikos' which means 'forgetfulness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feeling lethargic
experiencing a state of tiredness or lack of energy.
lethargic disposition
a tendency to be sluggish or inactive.
Related Words
lethargy
A state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy.
sluggishness
The quality of being slow or lacking in energy.
Slang Meanings
In the zone of doing nothing.
I'm just being lethargic today, binge-watching TV shows.
Feeling like a couch potato.
After that heavy meal, I'm in full lethargic mode.