Is "laziness" the right descriptor?

 I wonder if the term "laziness" is the right descriptor for what could be lethargy, malaise, or depression.   Shouldn't we first describe the behavior(s) before we label it with attributes that inbue it with meaning? And, don't we need to identify the direction of causality? (see expanded text)

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