Lassitude

Pronunciation: /ˈlæsəˌtud/

Definitions of lassitude

noun a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Example Sentences

A1 After a long day of work, she felt lassitude and just wanted to relax.

A2 The hot weather caused a sense of lassitude in the students, making it hard for them to concentrate.

B1 The medication side effects include drowsiness and lassitude, so it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery.

B2 The intense training session left him feeling a deep sense of lassitude, but he knew it was a sign of progress.

C1 The constant stress of the job led to a state of lassitude that affected her overall well-being.

C2 Despite his success, he couldn't shake off the feeling of lassitude that came with the pressure of always being in the spotlight.

Examples of lassitude in a Sentence

formal The patient's lassitude was a symptom of their underlying medical condition.

informal After a long day at work, I was overcome with lassitude and just wanted to relax on the couch.

slang I can't shake off this feeling of lassitude today, I think I need a pick-me-up.

figurative The team's lassitude in the second half of the game cost them the victory.

Grammatical Forms of lassitude

• plural: lassitudes
• comparative: more lassitudinous
• superlative: most lassitudinous
• present tense: feels lassitude
• future tense: will feel lassitude
• perfect tense: has felt lassitude
• continuous tense: is feeling lassitude
• singular: lassitude
• positive degree: lassitude
• infinitive: to feel lassitude
• gerund: feeling lassitude
• participle: lassitudinous

Origin and Evolution of lassitude

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lassitude' originated from the Latin word 'lassitudo' which means weariness or exhaustion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lassitude' has retained its original meaning of physical or mental weariness, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe a lack of energy or enthusiasm.