lethargy
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- n a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
- n weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
- n inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
- The first half of the football match turned out to be 45 minutes of lethargy but the second half saw some brilliant solo runs down the right wing.
- Beware when your child alternates between agitation, lethargy, and back to agitation; it could be a symptom of delirium.
- The markets were roused out of their lethargy when the bailout package was announced.