Loss of emotional or mental energy; a state of apathy or discouragement.
From Greek 'a-' (without) plus 'thymos' (spirit, courage, emotion). This medical or psychological term refers to a condition where a person lacks the emotional drive or spirited enthusiasm they once had.
The root 'thymos' appears in English words like 'thymol' and historically meant the seat of emotions—ancient Greeks thought your spirit lived there, which is why losing your 'thymos' meant losing your will to act.
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