λήθαργος — meaning in English

English meaning

• lethargy noun A lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishness or drowsiness.
• stupor noun A state of near-unconsciousness or greatly reduced alertness and responsiveness.

Senses

λήθαργος is used for these senses in English:

• lethargy A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness. [from 14th c.]
• stupor A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly, symptom) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.

Related Greek words