C1nounformalhealthemotions
US/ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/
UK/ˈleθ.ə.dʒi/
a feeling of having no energy and no interest in doing anything
In context
Too little sleep can lead to lethargy and poor concentration.
After the long holiday, a general lethargy seemed to hang over the office.
Tiredness, lethargy and headaches are common signs of dehydration.
Words that go with lethargy
noun + preposition
- feeling of lethargyHeavy meals at lunchtime often bring a feeling of lethargy.
- sense of lethargyA sense of lethargy settled over the town in the summer heat.
adjective + noun
- general lethargySymptoms include fever and general lethargy.
verb + noun
- cause lethargySome allergy pills can cause lethargy.
- shake off the lethargyA cold shower helped him shake off the lethargy.