torpid

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Torpid' is used to describe something or someone that is inactive, slow, or sluggish. Think of it as a technical term for 'laziness' or 'inactivity.'

Examples in Different Contexts

In medical contexts, 'torpid' can describe a patient's decreased responsiveness or sluggishness. A doctor might observe, 'The patient appears torpid and unresponsive, possibly due to the medication’s side effects.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The policy change has been incredibly slow and we need to be patient. However, we should still persist in our efforts.

Response:

It's frustrating to see the policy change process being so torpid, but because of the importance of the issue, we should continue our efforts.

Creative

Scenario:

We haven't had any new design ideas in a while. Maybe we should look for inspiration in other industries.

Response:

I agree, our design process has been a bit torpid lately. Getting inspiration from other industries could indeed spark creativity.