lethargy
/ˈlɛθərdʒi/
noun
- A state of tiredness, laziness, or lack of energy.
- Lethargy can be a symptom of depression or other medical conditions.
- The heat caused a feeling of lethargy that made everyone want to nap.
- After weeks of illness, she finally shook off her lethargy and went for a walk.
- A lack of activity or interest; sluggishness in movement or thought.
- The committee's lethargy meant that no decisions were made for months.
- Economic lethargy has led to fewer new businesses opening in the area.
- He criticized the government's lethargy in responding to the crisis.
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