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LETHARGY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word lethargy. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word lethargy. (close relations)
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sluggishness
nounn
noun

• a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

• the pace of things that move relatively slowly

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

apathy
nounn
noun

• an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

inertia
nounn
noun

• a disposition to remain inactive or inert

• (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force

listlessness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of lack of interest or energy

• inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

slowness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

lassitude
nounn
noun

• a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

• a feeling of lack of interest or energy

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

flatness
nounn
noun

• the property of having two dimensions

• a want of animation or brilliance

• a deficiency in flavor

• the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

inanition
nounn
noun

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

• exhaustion resulting from lack of food

languor
nounn
noun

• a relaxed comfortable feeling

• oppressively still air

• a feeling of lack of interest or energy

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

phlegm
nounn
noun

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

• expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

slackness
nounn
noun

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

• the quality of being loose (not taut)

• the quality of being lax and neglectful

Best Hypernyms For LETHARGY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lethargy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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inactiveness inactivity inertia torpidity torpor weakness

Alternatives for SLUGGISHNESS

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