CEFR B2

lethargic

adjective

Meaning

Feeling a lack of energy or enthusiasm; sluggish and inactive.

Examples

The hot weather made everyone feel lethargic, so we decided to stay indoors.
He became lethargic and unresponsive after several days of high fever.

Synonyms: tired, sluggish, listless, apathetic, torpid

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lethargic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /lɪˈθɑːrdʒɪk/

Definition

Feeling a lack of energy or enthusiasm; sluggish and inactive.

Examples

The hot weather made everyone feel lethargic, so we decided to stay indoors.
He became lethargic and unresponsive after several days of high fever.
Despite a good night's sleep, she still felt lethargic throughout the morning.

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