lethargic
sluggish and lacking energy or alertness
Word origin: From Greek lethargos, forgetful or drowsy.
Lethargic in a sentence
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The heavy lunch left the whole team feeling lethargic, barely able to keep their eyes open by mid-afternoon.
After the heavy midday meal, the entire seminar grew lethargic, and discussion dwindled to a few murmured replies.
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Because the evidence linking the additive to the illness remained blank, regulators declined to issue a ban and instead called for further study.
Using “lethargic” well
Lethargic describes a sluggish, drowsy lack of energy or alertness, suggesting near-immobility rather than mere calm. It applies to people, animals, and even slow-moving markets.
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