lethargic

Example Sentences

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During an interview at the scene of the crash, Woods was "sweating profusely" and his movements were "lethargic and slow", an officer wrote in the arrest affidavit released on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

That show is growing duller, and more lethargic and repetitive, by the day, like watching reruns of a canceled sitcom.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

They looked lethargic in falling behind by 34 points Saturday while making one mistake after another on the way to a fourth consecutive defeat.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

And once again they were devoid of inspiration and energy in another lethargic display that left them languishing in 11th place, eight points behind leaders Arsenal.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Since saber is all about speed and explosive energy, feeling slow and lethargic before every competition was distressing.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad