lassitude
a state of weariness and lack of energy
Word origin: From Latin lassus, weary.
Lassitude in a sentence
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A deep lassitude settled over the crew, who were too exhausted after weeks at sea to lift the rigging.
By the third week of fieldwork, a profound lassitude had settled over the research team, slowing their data collection to a crawl.
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The committee's report was praised for its candor, yet its central recommendation was so blank that administrators could cite it to justify nearly any policy they had already resolved to pursue.
Using “lassitude” well
Lassitude names a physical and mental weariness that drains energy and motivation, heavier and more enervating than ordinary tiredness. It often follows illness, heat, or prolonged strain.
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