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Definitions

lethargy

[leth-er-jee] / ˈlɛθ ər dʒi /
NOUN
laziness, sluggishness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apathy disinterest drowsiness inactivity
STRONG
coma disregard dullness hebetude heedlessness idleness impassivity inaction inanition indifference indolence inertia inertness insouciance languor lassitude listlessness passiveness phlegm sleep sleepiness sloth slowness slumber stupor torpidity torpidness torpor unconcern unmindfulness
WEAK
supineness
Antonyms
STRONG
action awakening concern consciousness interest liveliness regard wakefulness
WEAK
activity busyness energy life vigor vitality vivaciousness vivacity

Example Sentences

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There was a lethargy to Newcastle and you do not have to look too far to realise where the issues are for this leaky side.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Pascal Struijk glanced a header narrowly wide from another corner to underline Chelsea's lethargy at the back.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Depression was assessed through a questionnaire asking about depressed mood, disinterest, restlessness or lethargy during the previous two weeks.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

A "disappointed" Martin admitted: "There was just general lethargy and no speed in the first half."

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

Nor will certain ideas forget me; they keep filing away at my lethargy, my complacency.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.