What does lethargic mean?
Definitions for lethargic
ləˈθɑr dʒɪklethar·gic
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Princeton's WordNet
lethargic, unenergeticadjective
deficient in alertness or activity
"bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights"
Wiktionary
lethargicadjective
sluggish, slow
lethargicadjective
indifferent, apathetic
Etymology: From ληθαργικός, from λήθαργος, from λήθη (from which Lethe) + ἀργός
Wikipedia
lethargic
Lethargy is a state of tiredness, sleepiness, weariness, fatigue, sluggishness or lack of energy. It can be accompanied by depression, decreased motivation, or apathy. Lethargy can be a normal response to inadequate sleep, overexertion, overworking, stress, lack of exercise, improper nutrition, boredom, or a symptom of an underlying illness or a disorder. It may also be a side-effect of medication or caused by an interaction between medications or medication(s) and alcohol. It may also be an altered level of consciousness.When part of a normal response, lethargy often resolves with rest, adequate sleep, decreased stress, physical exercise, and good nutrition. Lethargy's symptoms however can last days or even months, so it can be a sign of a recent underlying illness or infection if it doesn't resolve normally.
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lethargic
Lethargic refers to a state of tiredness, weariness, fatigue, or lack of energy. It can also refer to lack of enthusiasm, sluggishness, inactivity, or indifference. It usually implies a pathological state such as from illness, medication, or emotional stress.
Webster Dictionary
Lethargicadjective
alt. of Lethargical
Entomology
Lethargic
torpid or inactive.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lethargic in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lethargic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of lethargic in a Sentence
People drink because it mellows them, well, alcohol has a similar effect on the immune system, making it slow and lethargic.
She’s not lethargic. She moves!
But the next day when they woke up, they were n’t themselves. My oldest had a rash on her face. The youngest did too but not as bad. The 2-year-old was holding her eye and complaining that her eye was hurting. She was very lethargic, so I took them back to my parents ’ home.
But the next day when they woke up, they weren’t themselves, my oldest had a rash on her face. The youngest did too but not as bad. The 2-year-old was holding her eye and complaining that her eye was hurting. She was very lethargic, so I took them back to my parents’ home.
Otherwise, we will continue the lethargic dance we have been dancing for the past five months.
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