lethargy

[ leth-er-jee ]

/ ˈlɛθ ər dʒi /

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noun, plural leth·ar·gies.

the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.

Pathology. an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering drowsiness or sleep.

Origin of lethargy

1325–75; <Late Latin lēthargia<Greek lēthargía, equivalent to lḗtharg(os) drowsy + -ia-y³ (see Lethe, -algia); replacing Middle English litargie<Medieval Latin litargīa<Late Greek, Greek, as above

OTHER WORDS FROM lethargy

hy·per·leth·ar·gy, noun

Words nearby lethargy

lethal gene, lethal midline granuloma, lethal mutation, lethargic, lethargize, lethargy, Lethbridge, Lethe, lethiferous, Let him who is without sin cast the first stone, let in

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Example sentences from the Web for lethargy

Citing a lack of in-person contact, she constantly battles lethargy.
No Visitors Leading to Despair and Isolation in Senior Care Homes|Jared Whitlock|July 28, 2020|Voice of San Diego
“I believe it is necessary to sacrifice myself to break through the lethargy that overwhelms us,” he wrote.
You Say You Want a Revolution?|Christopher Dickey|June 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
An inquiry launched into the handling of the case should make clear whether that lethargy amounted to deliberate neglect.
News Scandal’s Next Victims?|William Underhill|July 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Arizona is no longer the sun-drenched home of the Grand Canyon, golf courses, and retirees exulting in 100-degree lethargy.
The Governor Who Hates Her State|Bryan Curtis|July 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST

The recklessness of the other's purpose roused Garnet from his lethargy.
The Fifth of November|Charles S. Bentley
When they had almost attained the age of twenty-two Judith caught a fever, fell into a lethargy and died.
A Trip to Paris in July and August 1792|Richard Twiss
Balls, parties, and sleigh-riding occasionally rouse them up, but lethargy is the general rule.
The Land of Thor|J. Ross Browne
The wounds inflicted on Islam during the last century have at last awakened it from its lethargy.
The Life of Mohammad|Etienne Dinet
An ominous murmur swelled from the crowd and the red police roused from their lethargy.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930|Various

British Dictionary definitions for lethargy

lethargy

/ (ˈlɛθədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

sluggishness, slowness, or dullness

an abnormal lack of energy, esp as the result of a disease

Derived forms of lethargy

lethargic (lɪˈθɑːdʒɪk) or lethargical, adjectivelethargically, adverb

Word Origin for lethargy

C14: from Late Latin lēthargīa, from Greek lēthargos drowsy, from lēthē forgetfulness

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for lethargy

lethargy

[ lĕth′ər-jē ]

n.

A state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy.

A state of unconsciousness resembling deep sleep.

单词	lethargy
释义	lethargy [ leth-er-jee ] / ˈlɛθ ər dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lethargy ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural leth·ar·gies. the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity. Pathology. an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering drowsiness or sleep. Origin of lethargy 1325–75; <Late Latin lēthargia<Greek lēthargía, equivalent to lḗtharg(os) drowsy + -ia-y³ (see Lethe, -algia); replacing Middle English litargie<Medieval Latin litargīa<Late Greek, Greek, as above OTHER WORDS FROM lethargy hy·per·leth·ar·gy, noun Words nearby lethargy lethal gene, lethal midline granuloma, lethal mutation, lethargic, lethargize, lethargy, Lethbridge, Lethe, lethiferous, Let him who is without sin cast the first stone, let in Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lethargy Citing a lack of in-person contact, she constantly battles lethargy. No Visitors Leading to Despair and Isolation in Senior Care Homes\|Jared Whitlock\|July 28, 2020\|Voice of San Diego “I believe it is necessary to sacrifice myself to break through the lethargy that overwhelms us,” he wrote. You Say You Want a Revolution?\|Christopher Dickey\|June 23, 2013\|DAILY BEAST An inquiry launched into the handling of the case should make clear whether that lethargy amounted to deliberate neglect. News Scandal’s Next Victims?\|William Underhill\|July 7, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Arizona is no longer the sun-drenched home of the Grand Canyon, golf courses, and retirees exulting in 100-degree lethargy. The Governor Who Hates Her State\|Bryan Curtis\|July 19, 2010\|DAILY BEAST The recklessness of the other's purpose roused Garnet from his lethargy. The Fifth of November\|Charles S. Bentley When they had almost attained the age of twenty-two Judith caught a fever, fell into a lethargy and died. A Trip to Paris in July and August 1792\|Richard Twiss Balls, parties, and sleigh-riding occasionally rouse them up, but lethargy is the general rule. The Land of Thor\|J. Ross Browne The wounds inflicted on Islam during the last century have at last awakened it from its lethargy. The Life of Mohammad\|Etienne Dinet An ominous murmur swelled from the crowd and the red police roused from their lethargy. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930\|Various British Dictionary definitions for lethargy lethargy / (ˈlɛθədʒɪ) / noun plural -gies sluggishness, slowness, or dullness an abnormal lack of energy, esp as the result of a disease Derived forms of lethargy lethargic (lɪˈθɑːdʒɪk) or lethargical, adjectivelethargically, adverb Word Origin for lethargy C14: from Late Latin lēthargīa, from Greek lēthargos drowsy, from lēthē forgetfulness Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to lethargy inactivity, disinterest, apathy, drowsiness, inertness, sloth, torpidity, sleep, languor, idleness, indifference, impassivity, dullness, unconcern, inaction, torpor, passiveness, sleepiness, listlessness, coma Medical definitions for lethargy lethargy [ lĕth′ər-jē ] n. A state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy. A state of unconsciousness resembling deep sleep. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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lethargy

noun, plural leth·ar·gies.

Origin of lethargy

OTHER WORDS FROM lethargy

Words nearby lethargy

Example sentences from the Web for lethargy

British Dictionary definitions for lethargy

noun plural -gies

Derived forms of lethargy

Word Origin for lethargy

Words related to lethargy

Medical definitions for lethargy

n.