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Lethargic

usgb/ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/Volume
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Physical ExhaustionPlay
Use 'lethargic' when describing someone physically drained, like after intense exercise or a long day. SlideAfter climbing the mountain, she felt lethargic and couldn't walk another step.
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Emotional StatePlay
'Lethargic' can reflect a temporary mood due to factors such as heat or boredom. SlideThe scorching sun made the travelers lethargic and unenthusiastic about the tour.
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Avoid Negative ImpressionPlay
Calling someone 'lethargic' implies laziness, so use it cautiously to avoid offense. SlideHis lethargic attitude during the workshop was mistakenly taken as disinterest.