torpidity
State of inactivity
Torpidity is the state of being torpid—sluggish, dormant, or mentally inactive.
In biology, it describes the reduced metabolic state of hibernating animals: The ground squirrel entered torpidity as winter approached.
More broadly, it suggests any condition of dullness or lethargy: The heat induced a pleasant torpidity.
Abnormal drowsiness and apathy
- languorWeary, dreamy fatigue
- listlessnessAbsence of energy, enthusiasm
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
stupor · heaviness · slowness · sleepiness · fatigue · weariness · malaise · grogginess
Resistance to altered motion
- stagnationAbsence of flow or progress
- immobilityLack of motion
- idlenessState of doing nothing
- passivityState of non-resistance
inaction · sedentariness · stasis · motionlessness · quiescence · unresponsiveness · supineness · vegetation
Prolonged winter dormancy
- estivationWarm-season torpor state
- overwinteringEnduring the cold months
- denningRetiring to lair
- dormantInactive but capable
fat reserves · body temperature · adaptation · survival strategy · burrow · cave · insulation · bear
Lack of interest
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- phlegmViscous airway secretion
impassivity · detachment · spiritlessness · emotional numbness · disengagement · indolence · slothfulness · laziness
lethargy
Abnormal drowsiness and apathy
- languorWeary, dreamy fatigue
- listlessnessAbsence of energy, enthusiasm
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
somnolence · stupor · heaviness · slowness · sleepiness · fatigue · weariness · malaise · grogginess · dullness
inertia
Resistance to altered motion
- stagnationAbsence of flow or progress
- immobilityLack of motion
- idlenessState of doing nothing
passivity · inaction · sedentariness · stasis · motionlessness · quiescence · unresponsiveness · supineness · vegetation · paralysis
hibernation
Prolonged winter dormancy
- estivationWarm-season torpor state
- overwinteringEnduring the cold months
- denningRetiring to lair
dormant · fat reserves · body temperature · adaptation · survival strategy · burrow · cave · insulation · bear · groundhog
indifference
Lack of interest
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
phlegm · impassivity · detachment · spiritlessness · emotional numbness · disengagement · indolence · slothfulness · laziness · uninspired
torpidityactivity
Engagement in doing
vigor · vitality · energy · liveliness · action
torpidityalertness
Active mental awareness
wakefulness · vigilance · attentiveness · awareness · acuity
torpidityvivacity
Animated spirit or energy
spiritedness · enthusiasm · zest · exuberance · animation