Synonyms of lethargic
111 similar words
Another word for lethargic is sluggish. Other synonyms of lethargic are inert, indifferent, world-weary, uninterested and jaded.
Synonyms and similar words for lethargic
adjectiveSluggish, slow.
- torpidLazy, lethargic or apathetic.
- lazy
- unmoving
- abeyantBeing in a state of abeyance; suspended.
- at rest
- dormant
- dullSluggish, listless.
- fallow figuratively
- hibernating
- idle
- inactive
- inertSluggish or lethargic.
- languidOf a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless...
- latent
- nonactiveNot active; inactive; inert.
- passive
- quiescent
- silent
- slow
- standing by
- suspended
- unactiveNot active; inactive.
- unbusyNot busy.
- unemployed
- unoccupied
- crawlingThe motion of something that crawls.
- slack
- slow-moving
- languorousLacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
- draggy
- tardy literary
- creepingThe act of something that creeps.
- dreich ScotlandSlow, sluggish; specifically, of a person: tending to delay or procrastinate (especially when paying for something).
- gastropodousOf or pertaining to gastropods (snails and the like).
- glacial
- heavy-footedSlow-moving.
- inchingVery gradual movement.
- labored
- leaden
- lead-footed
- low-speedThat operates, moves or takes place at less than normal speed.
- lumbering
- ploddingProgressing slowly and laboriously.
- pokey
- ponderous
- slothlikeResembling or characteristic of a sloth, especially in being slow and sluggish.
- slow as a snailExtremely slow.
- slow as ChristmasVery slow.
- slow as molasses
- slow as molasses in JanuaryExtremely slow.
- slowfootedProceeding (as with a task) at a slow pace.
- sluggishSlow; having little motion.
- stately
- steady
- subglacial informalMoving at a rate allegedly slower than a glacier; extremely slow.
- sullenSluggish; slow.
- tardigradeSluggish; moving slowly.
- tediousBoring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
- testudineous
- turtleish
- turtlesque
- unspeedySlow, not speedy; taking considerable time.
- cessant obsoleteDormant, inactive.
- sedent archaicSitting; inactive or still.
- sedentary obsolete
adjectiveIndifferent, apathetic.
- adiaphroistic
- apathetic
- apathisticalApathetic; unemotional.
- blaséUnimpressed, indifferent, especially because of overfamiliarity.
- blithe
- deaf
- cool
- shiftless
- dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
- enervatedWeakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
- gallionic
- halfheartedLacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
- impassiveHaving, or revealing, no emotion.
- ineffervescibleNot effervescible.
- insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
- indifferentAmbivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
- insensibleIncapable of mental feeling; indifferent.
- jadedBored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something.
- listlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
- lackadaisicalShowing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
- lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).
- lukewarmUnenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
- mehApathetic; unenthusiastic.
- mopeyGiven to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
- nonchalant
- nonplussed USUnaffected, unfazed; unimpressed.
- otioseOf a person, possessing a bored indolence.
- phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
- pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
- spiritlessLacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
- supineReluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.
- tepidUninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.
- unarousedNot aroused.
- uncaringCharacterized by a lack of care; not caring.
- unconcernedIndifferent and having no interest; aloof.
- unenthusiasticWithout enthusiasm; unexcited.
- unimpressibleNot impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
- uninterestedNot interested; indifferent, not concerned.
- unlivelyNot lively.
- unmovedNot affected emotionally, or not showing emotion.
- untouchedNot influenced, affected or swayed.
- unzealousNot zealous.
- world-wearyBored with life.
- heartless rareListless, unenthusiastic.
- Laodicean archaicHalf-hearted or apathetic, especially with regards to religion or politics.
- torpedinous archaicStupefying; dull; torpid.
Meaning of lethargic
- adjective Sluggish, slow.
- adjective Indifferent, apathetic.
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Questions about synonyms of lethargic
- What is another word for lethargic?
- Lethargic has 111 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sluggish, inert, indifferent, world-weary, uninterested, jaded, dull and meh.
- What does lethargic mean?
- Lethargic means sluggish, slow.
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