Lassitude — Word of the Day August 10, 2026

Definition

Physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. Lassitude is the bone-deep tiredness that makes any effort feel impossible.

“After three weeks of travel she was overcome by a lassitude that made even reading too much effort.”

From Latin lassitudo, from lassus (faint, weary).

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LASSITUDE scores 10 points in Scrabble.