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lethargic Synonyms

Another word for lethargic

Choosing another word for lethargic depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Affected by a lack of energy, alertness, or enthusiasm; sluggish and apathetic.

Usage Example

"The hot, humid afternoon made everyone in the office feel sluggish and sluggish."

Strongest
sluggish
listless
torpid
languid
Strong
apathetic
indolent
slothful
inert
phlegmatic
Weak
supine

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or characterized by clinical lethargy or abnormal, pathological drowsiness.

Usage Example

"When the patient became increasingly somnolent and difficult to rouse, the physician ordered an immediate neurological evaluation."

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somnolent
Strong
drowsy
stuporous
comatose

Opposites of lethargic

The opposite of lethargic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

energetic
wakeful
alert
vigorous
lively
animated
responsive
active
See all opposites of lethargic

• Nearby Words

lethal
lethality
lethally
lethargic
lethargically
lethargy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lethargic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lethargic
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