Ben Shapiro

Leisure time is only leisure time when it is earned; otherwise, leisure time devolves into soul-killing lassitude. There's a reason so many new retirees, freed from the treadmill of work, promptly keel over on the golf course: Work fulfills us. It keeps us going.

American Author

Elvis Mitchell

Though finally overwhelmed by a preening lassitude, 'Hotel' is never less than fascinating, breaking into multiscreen scenarios like Mr. Figgis's 2000 experiment, 'Timecode.

American Critic

James Lind

They all in general had putrid gums, the spots and lassitude, with weakness of their knees.

Scottish Scientist

Used when describing an extreme level of physical tiredness, not just feeling sleepy.

Physical Exhaustion

Can imply a feeling of being emotionally overwhelmed in addition to physical tiredness.

Emotional Weight

Different from laziness, lassitude suggests an inability to act due to tiredness, not a choice.

Not Laziness

Highlights a lack of interest or motivation from a mental or emotional standpoint.

Mental Disinterest

Often describes a temporary state rather than a permanent trait.

Lassitude