oscitancy

/ ˈɒsɪtənsɪ /

noun

1. the state of being drowsy, lazy, or inattentive
2. the act of yawning

Derived Forms

• ˈoscitant, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of oscitancy¹

C17: from Latin oscitāre to gape, yawn

Example Sentences

Its necessary concomitants, are official inattention and oscitancy.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• apathy
• laziness
• paralysis
• passivity
• sluggishness