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lethargy.

A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi//ˈlɛθədʒɪ/UK/lɪˈθɑːdʒɪk/UK/ˈlɛθ ər dʒi/US
  1. A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A condition characterized by extreme fatigue or drowsiness, deep unresponsiveness, or prolonged sleep patterns.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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).

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