
Lethargic
Physical Exhaustion
Use 'lethargic' when describing someone physically drained, like after intense exercise or a long day.

After climbing the mountain, she felt lethargic and couldn't walk another step.
Emotional State
'Lethargic' can reflect a temporary mood due to factors such as heat or boredom.

The scorching sun made the travelers lethargic and unenthusiastic about the tour.
Avoid Negative Impression
Calling someone 'lethargic' implies laziness, so use it cautiously to avoid offense.

His lethargic attitude during the workshop was mistakenly taken as disinterest.
Compare with
ApatheticDrowsyInactiveIndolentLanguidLazySluggishSomnolentTireTorpid
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