lethargies
States of sluggishness
Lethargies is the plural of lethargy, a state of sluggishness, drowsiness, or lack of energy.
The word usually appears in singular form, but the plural can describe distinct episodes or types of torpor: The lethargies that followed each chemotherapy session.
In older medical usage, lethargies could refer to pathological states of prolonged unconsciousness or stupor.
State of near-sleep
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- torporInactive, sluggish state
- sluggishnessState of slow movement
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
stupor · listlessness · malaise · exhaustion · weakness · hypersomnia · narcolepsy · hypothyroidism
Prolonged low state
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- listlessnessAbsence of energy, enthusiasm
despondency · indifference · numbness · withdrawal · disengagement · burnout · hopelessness · languishing
Prolonged winter dormancy
- dormancySuspended biological activity
- winter bluesLow spirits in cold months
- sluggishnessState of slow movement
- SADRecurring winter depression
darkness · cold · oversleeping · inactivity · slowdown · torpidity · estivation · dullness
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- torporInactive, sluggish state
- sluggishnessState of slow movement
somnolence · stupor · listlessness · malaise · exhaustion · weakness · hypersomnia · narcolepsy · hypothyroidism · anemia
depression
Prolonged low state
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- apathyAbsence of feeling
listlessness · despondency · indifference · numbness · withdrawal · disengagement · burnout · hopelessness · languishing · dejection
hibernation
Prolonged winter dormancy
- dormancySuspended biological activity
- winter bluesLow spirits in cold months
- sluggishnessState of slow movement
SAD · darkness · cold · oversleeping · inactivity · slowdown · torpidity · estivation · dullness · heaviness
lethargiesenergies
Capacities for exertion
vigor · vitality · vivacity · liveliness · dynamism
lethargiesalertness
Active mental awareness
wakefulness · vigilance · attentiveness · awareness · acuity
lethargiesdrives
Moves or compels
enthusiasms · zeal · eagerness · passion · enthusiasm