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as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
our lassitude was such that we couldn't even be bothered to get more soda from the fridge
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as in boredom
physical or mental inertness
hot, humid summer days marked by lassitude and a wish to do nothing but sit in the air conditioning
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Recent Examples of lassitude
The result of this lassitude is that cars still rule the streets.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Apr. 2025
Wakefield-Scurr’s discoveries have helped rupture the long-standing lassitude.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But the opinion, written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., went way further than necessary to insulate Trump from prosecution — not simply before the election, which the court, by its lassitude, had nearly guaranteed, but forever, even in the event that President Biden wins reelection.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
After so many episodes, there is no lassitude and the Mbappé saga continues to enliven conversations in France’s sports bars.
—Samuel Petrequin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Apr. 2025
Wakefield-Scurr’s discoveries have helped rupture the long-standing lassitude.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But the opinion, written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., went way further than necessary to insulate Trump from prosecution — not simply before the election, which the court, by its lassitude, had nearly guaranteed, but forever, even in the event that President Biden wins reelection.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
After so many episodes, there is no lassitude and the Mbappé saga continues to enliven conversations in France’s sports bars.
—Samuel Petrequin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lassitude
Noun
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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An intimate portrait of love and exhaustion that finds the comic edge in ordinary chaos.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The sentiment is notably devoid of any sense of boredom or burnout from the 22-year-old who signed his first recording contract at 15.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hegel even worried that the world would reach a state of global boredom.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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There was some fatigue in our performance, but the group are always so professional and so hungry to win.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Prolonged exposure to a heat index above 80 degrees can lead to fatigue, as previously reported by USA TODAY.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Panleukopenia - lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, painful abdomen, dehydration, weight loss, rough or unkempt hair coat, fever, decreased to absent appetite or collapse.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Per the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), symptoms of parvovirus can include lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, severe and often bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating, and fever or low body temperature (hypothermia).—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Symptoms of the more serious illness include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis, according to the CDC.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The director does get solid performances out of his French and Italian cast, with the engaging Ronchi (Marco Bellocchio’s Sweet Dreams) playing a softspoken woman who seems to be in some kind of permanent stupor until her confessions bring her back to life.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Infield singles by Jake Cronenworth and Tatis in the eighth inning, both of which caromed off pitcher Gregory Soto, broke up the offensive languor but did not result in the game being any closer.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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On Girl Violence, Strauss drenches her songs in feedback and languor, adding heat to her expressions of desire and comfort to her feelings of anxiety.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Lassitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lassitude. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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