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the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy
- The monotony of his routine led to a gradual onset of lassitude, sapping his motivation.
- The medication caused temporary lassitude, making it difficult for her to stay alert during the day.
- The emotional strain from the recent events resulted in a deep lassitude that affected her daily activities.
- The lack of sleep contributed to a feeling of lassitude that persisted throughout the week.
- Following the intense workout, he was overcome by lassitude and needed a long rest to recover.
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a feeling characterized by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or energy
- Despite her initial excitement about the project, she found herself succumbing to a sense of lassitude as the deadlines approached, causing her to lose interest.
- The monotonous routine of his daily life led to a pervasive feeling of lassitude, leaving him longing for change and excitement.
- The medication he was taking for his illness often left him with a lingering sense of lassitude, making it difficult for him to focus or stay motivated.
- As the winter months dragged on, she experienced a sense of lassitude, feeling drained of energy and enthusiasm for the activities she once enjoyed.
- Despite the beautiful weather outside, she remained indoors, overcome by a sense of lassitude that dulled her usual zest for life.
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