Let's Build Vocabulary – 1420
The word for the day is lethargic /ləˈθɑːdʒɪk/ adjective सुस्त
- relating to, or characterised by laziness or lack of energy.
- without any energy or enthusiasm for doing things.
Eg:-
- He felt too miserable and lethargic to go to the party.
- I was feeling tired and lethargic.
Similar Words
sluggish, slack, lingering, drowsy, slow, lazy, sleepy, dull, torpid, inert, quiescent
Opposite in Meaning
active, engaged, working, energetic, dynamic, vigorous
Meaning in Malayalam
ഉദാസീനമായ, മന്ദമായ, മയക്കം വരുത്തുന്ന, ആലസ്യമുളള, ജഡതയുള്ള, കാര്യവിമുഖമായ
Bonus Point
If you are lethargic, you do not have much energy or enthusiasm. When you feel lethargic, you're sluggish or lacking energy. Being sleepy or hungry can make anyone lethargic. Being lethargic makes it hard to get anything done: you feel weak and sleepy.
Fun with the Word
Lethargic originates from the Late Latin word ‘lethargicus’ which comes from the Greek ‘lēthargikos’ from "lēthargia" meaning drowsiness or forgetfulness. Being lethargic also goes well with watching TV, since that takes almost no energy at all. When you feel lethargic, you don't have any energy to spare.
Thought for the Day
- Happiness keeps us sweet. Sorrow keeps us human. Courage keeps us going forward.
- സന്തോഷം നമ്മെ മധുരമായി നിലനിർത്തുന്നു. ദുഃഖം നമ്മെ മനുഷ്യരാക്കുന്നു. ധൈര്യമാണ് നമ്മെ മുന്നോട്ട് നയിക്കുന്നത്.
- खुशी हमें मधुर बनाए रखती है। दुख हमें इंसान बनाए रखता है। साहस हमें आगे बढ़ने में मदद करता है।
Compiled by
Sujeev, Former Teacher of English, Thiruvananthapuram. Ph: 9496268605