Synonyms & related words for lethargy

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of lethargy — including lassitude, sluggishness, inanition, languor, listlessness, torpor. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to lethargy

Explore words related to lethargy — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include torporific, slackness, accidie, lethargic, malaise, loginess, grogginess, shiftlessness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for lethargy

Common synonyms for lethargy include lassitude, sluggishness, inanition, languor, listlessness, torpor, torpidity, hebetude — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does lethargy come from?

The word lethargy breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: leth-, from Greek lethe (“forgetfulness, oblivion”); and -arg, from Greek argos (“idle, lazy”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.