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lassitude
las-i-tyood
noun
the state of being extremely tired or listless
1883P. T. BarnumThe Art of Money GettingHow many important chances have been put off until tomorrow, and then forever, because the wine cup has thrown the system into a state of lassitude, neutralizing the energies so essential to success in business.1910Zane GreyThe Heritage of the DesertHare had a sensation of extreme lassitude, a deep drowsiness which permeated even to his bones.1920Talbot MundyFor The Salt He Had EatenEven the village goats seemed overcome with lassitude.

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