LETHARGY


Meaning of LETHARGY in English

noun

1.

physical and mental inertness

disgusted, he sank into a state of lethargy

Synonyms: coma, dullness, hebetude, languor, lassitude, sleep, slumber, stupor, torpidity, torpidness, torpor

Related Word: comatoseness, sluggishness; indolence, laziness, sloth, slothfulness; idleness, inactivity, inertia, inertness, passiveness, supineness; apathy, impassivity, inanition, phlegm

Contrasted words: aptness, promptness, quickness, readiness; alertness, quick-wittedness

Antonyms: vigor

2.

Synonyms: apathy 2, disinterest, disregard, heedlessness, indifference, insouciance, lassitude, listlessness, unconcern, unmindfulness

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