Meaning & use
lethargic
Lacking energy or enthusiasm; sluggish and unwilling to move or act.
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The heat left everyone feeling lethargic by the middle of the afternoon.
He felt lethargic after the long flight and skipped his usual evening run.
A note on using this word
Lethargic can describe a temporary state from tiredness or illness, or a more lasting personality trait; context makes the difference clear.
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