lethargic

The definition of lethargic is being sluggish or having little energy.

(adjective)

An example of lethargic is a person who refuses to walk up one flight of stairs and takes the elevator instead.

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See lethargic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or producing lethargy
  2. having lethargy; abnormally drowsy or dull, sluggish, etc.

Origin: ME litargik < L lethargicus < Gr lēthargikos

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See lethargic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of, causing, or characterized by lethargy.

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  • le·tharˈgi·cal·ly adverb

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