lethargy
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ər noun, plural leth·ar·gies.
1.
the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
2.
Pathology. an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering drowsiness or sleep.
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World English Dictionary
lethargy (ˈlɛθədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -gies | |
| 1. | sluggishness, slowness, or dullness |
| 2. | an abnormal lack of energy, esp as the result of a disease |
| [C14: from Late Latin lēthargīa, from Greek lēthargos drowsy, from lēthē forgetfulness] | |
| lethargic | |
| —adj | |
| le'thargical | |
| —adj | |
| le'thargically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
lethargy
late 14c., from L.L. lethargia, from Gk. lethargia "forgetfulness," from lethargos "forgetful," originally "inactive through forgetfulness," from lethe "forgetfulness" (see latent) + argos "idle."
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Medical Dictionary
lethargy leth·ar·gy (lěth'ər-jē)
n.
A state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy.
A state of unconsciousness resembling deep sleep.
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Example sentences
Yet there was no sign of lethargy or sluggishness anywhere about it.
The writing is brisk, as befits the episodic manner of telling, but there is a prevailIng atmosphere of discontent and lethargy.
Gloom leads to lethargy, and lethargy exacerbates the sadness.
The delay owes more to official lethargy and squabbling than to protectionism by lawyers, many of whom welcome the move.
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