comatose

• Qualifie un état de profonde inconscience, souvent dû à une maladie ou à un traumatisme ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une personne extrêmement léthargique ou indifférente.

Describes a state of deep unconsciousness, often due to illness or injury; also used figuratively to describe someone who is extremely lethargic or unresponsive.

1. In a comaB2formalmedical

   In a state of deep and prolonged unconsciousness, unable to respond to external stimuli.

   Dans le coma

   • The patient remained comatose for several weeks after the accident.
   • He was found comatose and rushed to the intensive care unit.
   • Doctors are monitoring the comatose patient's brain activity.

   Synonymesinsensateinsensibleunconscious

   Antonymesalertawakeconsciouslucidresponsive

2. Extremely lethargic or inactiveB2informal

   In a state of extreme drowsiness, lethargy, or lack of energy; figuratively, being very slow to respond.

   Extrêmement léthargique ou inactif

   • After the heavy meal, I felt completely comatose on the couch.
   • The team's comatose performance in the second half cost them the game.
   • He was so tired from work that he was practically comatose by evening.

   Synonymesapatheticdormantinactiveinertlethargiclistlesspassivesluggishstagnanttorpid

   Antonymesactivealertenergeticlivelyvivacious