lethargic
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The initial throttle response can feel lethargic, the gas pedal too elastic; then, when the network gets the news, the power comes in a rush, often a tick after you really need it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
She became lethargic, dehydrated and disinterested in food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Elena, who works in hospitality and as an actress in London, says she feels lethargic and "completely unmotivated" during her luteal phase.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
When the mercury rises so do the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic, providing an additional challenge to Europe as it struggles with high energy prices.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Near the lone hangar, lethargic mechanics in grease-stained uniforms poked among the entrails of decrepit jets far removed from their vintage years.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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