torpid

• Beschreibt einen Zustand der Trägheit, Untätigkeit oder Energielosigkeit, oft aufgrund von Kälte oder Apathie. Kann auch körperliche oder geistige Erstarrung und Benommenheit bedeuten.

Describes a state of being sluggish, inactive, or lacking energy, often due to cold or lethargy.

1. Slow and apatheticC1formal

   Having or showing very little energy or enthusiasm; sluggish and indifferent.

   Träge und apathisch

   • The hot weather made everyone feel torpid and lazy.
   • His torpid response to the news surprised his friends.
   • After the heavy meal, she felt torpid and unable to concentrate.

   Synonymeapatheticdullinactiveindolentlanguidlazylethargiclistlesssluggishsomnolent

   Antonymeactiveanimatedenergeticlivelyvigorous

2. Biological rest or suspended animationC2formal

   In a condition of dormancy, inactivity, or suspended animation, as in some animals during winter.

   Erstarrung

   • The bear lay torpid in its den throughout the winter months.
   • Many reptiles become torpid when temperatures drop.
   • The frog remained torpid until the spring thaw.

   Synonymedormantinactivelethargicquiescentsluggish

   Antonymeactivealertawake