Torpid
(adjective)
- In a state of physical or mental inactivity; sluggish and lethargic.
- Lacking energy, enthusiasm or alertness; inert.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin torpidus "numb, sluggish", from torpere "be numb". .
Examples:
- The snake was torpid, and barely moved when I picked it up.
- After lunch, I felt torpid and could hardly keep my eyes open.
- The torpid economy has made it difficult for businesses to grow.
- Torpid means in a state of physical or mental inactivity; sluggish and lethargic.
- His mind was torpid with fatigue, and he could hardly think straight.