lassitude

Lassitude is defined as a feeling of lethargy or a lack of mental or physical energy.

(noun)

When you are in a state where you don't want to do anything except lay around, this is an example of lassitude.

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See lassitude in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a state or feeling of being tired and listless; weariness; languor

Origin: Fr < L lassitudo < lassus, faint, weary: see late

See lassitude in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness. See Synonyms at lethargy.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin lassitūdō

Origin: , from lassus, weary; see lē- in Indo-European roots

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