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torpor

nounHigh-frequency wordMore T words

a state of sluggish inactivity or mental dullness

Word origin: From Latin torpere, to be numb or stiff.

In a sentence

Torpor in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing torpor in a sentence.

The afternoon heat induced a torpor that made any work nearly impossible.

The afternoon heat induced a torpor that slowed the whole laboratory to a crawl until the air-conditioning was restored.

Synonyms
lethargylassitudesluggishnessinertia
Antonyms
vigorenergyalertness
Usage & nuance

Using “torpor” well

Torpor denotes a state of sluggish inactivity or mental dullness, whether physical or intellectual. It is the opposite of vigor or alertness.

Common questions

Questions about “torpor

Torpor (noun) means a state of sluggish inactivity or mental dullness
Here is torpor used in an example sentence: "The afternoon heat induced a torpor that made any work nearly impossible." Another example: "The afternoon heat induced a torpor that slowed the whole laboratory to a crawl until the air-conditioning was restored."
Common synonyms for torpor include lethargy, lassitude, sluggishness, inertia.
Antonyms of torpor include vigor, energy, alertness.
Clusters with lethargy, lassitude, and inertia in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms vigor, energy, and alertness mark the contrasting choice.
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