lethargy
noun/ˈlɛθɚrdʒi/
Frequency rank: #17,288 most common English word
Meaning
A state of tiredness, sluggishness, or lack of energy and enthusiasm.
Example sentence
After the long holiday weekend, many employees returned to work with noticeable lethargy and found it hard to focus.
Synonyms & related words
- sluggishness
- fatigue
- laziness
- exhaustion
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