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lethargy

/ˈleθ.ə.dʒi/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˈleθ.ə.dʒi/

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A noun describing a state of sluggishness, drowsiness, or lack of energy and vitality, often associated with illness or inactivity.

ruСостояние вялости, сонливости или отсутствия энергии и жизненной силы, часто связанное с болезнью или бездействием.esEstado de somnolencia, apatía o falta de energía y vitalidad, a menudo asociado con enfermedad o inactividad prolongada.frÉtat de torpeur, de somnolence ou de manque d'énergie et de vitalité, souvent associé à une maladie ou à l'inactivité.deZustand der Trägheit, Schläfrigkeit oder Energielosigkeit, oft begleitet von Teilnahmslosigkeit und langsamen Reaktionen.ptEstado de fraqueza, sonolência ou falta de energia e vitalidade, frequentemente associado a doença ou inatividade.zh一种无精打采、昏昏欲睡或缺乏精力与活力的状态,常与疾病或懒散有关。arحالة من الوهن والخمول والنعاس أو انعدام النشاط والحيوية، وغالبًا ما ترتبط بالمرض أو قلة الحركة.

  1. Pathological torpor B2 formal medical

    A state of deep unconsciousness or sluggishness, often associated with diseases such as sleeping sickness.

    • The patient's lethargy was a symptom of the advanced stage of the disease.
    • The lethargy caused by the infection lasted for weeks.
    • He was in a state of lethargy, barely responding to stimuli.

    ruПатологическое оцепенениеesLetargo patológicofrLéthargie pathologiquedePathologische ErstarrungptTorpor patológicozh病理性昏睡arالسبات المرضي

    Synonymes: comasomnolencesoporstuportorpor

    Antonymes: alertnessvigilancewakefulness

  2. Lack of energy B2 formal medical

    A condition characterized by physical weakness and a deficiency of vitality or energy.

    • After the long illness, she felt a deep lethargy that made it hard to get out of bed.
    • The heatwave induced a general lethargy among the workers.
    • Lethargy can result from poor diet and lack of sleep.

    ruВялостьesLetargofrLéthargie (manque d'énergie)deLethargieptLetargiazh嗜睡arخُمول

    Synonymes: apathyfatigueindolenceinertialanguorlassitudelistlessnesssluggishnesstorporweariness

    Antonymes: animationdynamismenergylivelinesspepspiritvervevigorvitalityzest

  3. Unusual inactivity B2 formal

    A state of inactivity or laziness, showing an abnormal lack of energy.

    • His lethargy prevented him from completing his homework on time.
    • The team's lethargy during the game led to their defeat.
    • Don't confuse occasional laziness with chronic lethargy.

    ruВялостьesLetargofrLéthargiedeLethargieptLetargiazh嗜睡arخُمول

    Synonymes: apathydullnessindolenceinertialanguorlassitudelistlessnesssluggishnesstorpor

    Antonymes: activityenergyvigorvitality

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  • lethargies' possessive plural form
  • lethargy's possessive singular form