Lethargic Meaning in English

word

US

ɫəˈθɑɹdʒɪk

luh-THAR-jik

UK

lɛθˈɑːdʒɪk

leth-AH-jik

Definition

Feeling tired, lacking energy, or moving slowly. Someone who is lethargic seems uninterested in things and has little motivation to do anything.

Usage & Nuances

Formally used in medical or written English. Common collocations: 'feel lethargic', 'lethargic after eating', 'lethargic response'. Less intense than 'exhausted', but stronger than 'tired'. Not slang.

• Spanish: letárgico - apático
• Portuguese (BR): letárgico - apático
• Portuguese (PT): letárgico - apático
• Chinese (Simplified): 无精打采的 - 昏昏欲睡的
• Chinese (Traditional): 無精打採的 - 昏昏欲睡的
• Hindi: उदासीन - सुस्त
• Arabic: بطيء - خامل
• Bengali: অলস - ক্লান্ত - নিস্তেজ
• Russian: вялый - апатичный
• Japanese: 無気力な - だるい
• Vietnamese: uể oải - lờ đờ
• Korean: 무기력한 - 나른한
• Turkish: uyuşuk - halsiz
• Urdu: سست - کاہل
• Indonesian: lesu - lemah

Example Sentences

I felt lethargic after staying up all night.

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Being sick makes her feel lethargic.

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The heat made the whole class lethargic.

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After lunch, I always get a bit lethargic at my desk.

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He sounded so lethargic on the phone, I knew something was wrong.

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The dog has been really lethargic lately, barely moving from his bed.

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