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LETHARGIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Deficient in alertness or activity

Example:

bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights

Synonyms:

lethargic; unenergetic

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Adjectives

Similar:

dazed; foggy; groggy; logy; stuporous (stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion))

dreamy; lackadaisical; languid; languorous (lacking spirit or liveliness)

listless (lacking zest or vivacity)

Also:

inactive (not active physically or mentally)

Antonym:

energetic (possessing or exerting or displaying energy)

Derivation:

lethargy (inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy)

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