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lethargy

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/ˈlɛθərdʒi/ · le-thar-gy

A state of sluggishness or lack of energy, often accompanied by inactivity.

Meanings

nounformal

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

sluggishnessinactivityapathyسست رویکاہلیخموشی

Antonyms

energyvigoranimationتوانائیچستیزندگی

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.

Easily Confused With

fatigue:Fatigue implies a physical tiredness, while lethargy denotes a lack of mental or physical energy.

Word Family

lethargic
adjectiveسست

See Also

💡 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.