adjective
lethargic
luh-THAHR-jik/ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
Lacking energy or alertness.
The lethargic man slumps over his untouched breakfast.
Etymology
Greek lēthargos meant “forgetful” or “inactive.” The adjective came to emphasize drowsiness and inactivity of body or mind, connecting that older description with today's lack of normal energy.
In context
under recovered underslept underfed and undernourished and probably dehydrated some and i just felt a lot more lethargic overall
More examples
- The usually playful puppy seemed lethargic.
- She felt lethargic after the sleepless night.
- A lethargic response delayed the whole team.
Forms
lethargic · more lethargic · most lethargic
lethargy noun — a state of low energy or alertness
Similar words
- sluggish
- Sluggish means slow-moving or slow to respond; lethargic particularly suggests low energy and alertness.
- drowsy
- Drowsy means sleepy; lethargic can involve low energy without a desire to sleep.