Lassitude – State of Weariness (tiredness) accompanied by listlessness

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It comes from Latin root Lassus meaning weary.

Pronounced as Lass (emphasized) + Uh + Tyood {Listen to it here}

Situational Uses / Sentences:

• The professor hated teaching during the session following lunch; it was impossible to overcome his students’ lassitude and capture their attention.
• Monday mornings are often met with lassitude as opposed to the lightheartedness felt on Friday evenings! What is your take on this?

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