lethargy
intermediateB2/ˈlɛθərdʒi/ · le-thar-gy
A state of sluggishness or lack of energy, often accompanied by inactivity.
Meanings
A state of sluggishness or lack of energy, often accompanied by inactivity.
ایک سست حالت یا توانائی کی کمی، اکثر غیر فعالیت کے ساتھ جڑی ہوئی ہوتی ہے۔
سستی
susti
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- mental lethargy
- social lethargy
- chronic lethargy
Example Sentences
After a long day of work, I often feel a sense of lethargy.
کام کے طویل دن کے بعد، مجھے اکثر سستی کا احساس ہوتا ہے۔
Kaam ke tareel din ke baad, mujhe aksar susti ka ehsaas hota hai.
The illness left him in a state of lethargy for weeks.
بیماری نے اسے چند ہفتے تک سستی کی حالت میں چھوڑ دیا۔
Bimari ne use chand haftay tak susti ki halat mein chhod diya.
Lethargy can sometimes be a symptom of depression.
سستی کبھی کبھار ڈپریشن کا ایک علامت ہو سکتی ہے۔
Susti kabhi kabhar depression ka aik alamat ho sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'lethargy' as a 'lazy energy'.
Imagine a sloth moving slowly, representing lethargy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "lēthargia" — forgetfulness, lack of energy
First known use: 14th century
The word 'lethargy' comes from the Greek word 'lēthargia', which was used to describe a state of forgetfulness or a lack of energy and alertness.