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SLUGGISHNESS Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word sluggishness. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word sluggishness. (close relations)
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lethargy
nounn
noun

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

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

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

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

apathy
nounn
noun

• an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

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

drowsiness
nounn
noun

• a very sleepy state

hebetude
nounn
noun

• mental lethargy or dullness

inactivity
nounn
noun

• the state of being inactive

• a disposition to remain inactive or inert

• being inactive; being less active

indolence
nounn
noun

• inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

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

laziness
nounn
noun

• inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

• relaxed and easy activity

• apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)

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

sopor
nounn
noun

• a torpid state resembling deep sleep

stupor
nounn
noun

• the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

• marginal consciousness

torpor
nounn
noun

• a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility

• inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

dulness
nounn
noun

• The quality of being slow of understanding things; stupidity.

• The quality of being uninteresting; boring or irksome.

• Lack of interest or excitement.

• The lack of visual brilliance; want of sheen.

• (of an edge) bluntness.

• The quality of not perceiving or kenning things distinctly.

• Drowsiness.

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

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

Best Hypernyms For SLUGGISHNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sluggishness, 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 pace rate torpidity torpor

Alternatives for LETHARGY

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