as in sleepy
slow to move or act
a big meal always makes me feel lethargic and sleepy
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Recent Examples of lethargic
But New York’s play has been lethargic since nearly knocking off the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
For decades, unflattering stereotypes of gamers as lethargic young men engaging in an isolating hobby have persevered in popular culture.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
The pre-snap process was lethargic, the playmaking was uneven, and the center-to-quarterback exchange was inconsistent.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Trailing after two lethargic quarters, the Chiefs gained life when Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton mistakenly ran out of bounds, giving Kansas City one last possession before the end of the half.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
For decades, unflattering stereotypes of gamers as lethargic young men engaging in an isolating hobby have persevered in popular culture.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
The pre-snap process was lethargic, the playmaking was uneven, and the center-to-quarterback exchange was inconsistent.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Trailing after two lethargic quarters, the Chiefs gained life when Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton mistakenly ran out of bounds, giving Kansas City one last possession before the end of the half.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lethargic
Adjective
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Here, then, are 8 financial fixes for anyone with an hour to spare on a sleepy Sunday morning.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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For months, New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race was considered sleepy political theater—the kind expected to reaffirm the state’s blue credentials before national operatives move on.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The dull stories the show crafts around them add no insight or substance.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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But becoming a lawyer wasn’t his calling, and being dull wasn’t his nature.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After a sluggish performance in the season opener against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers responded in a big way Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves — all without LeBron James, who was sidelined for the second straight game.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sentiment among investors and consumers could sour as uncertainty looms over the economy, some economists warned, noting a feedback loop as participants brace for further pain and the ensuing pullback triggers sluggish economic performance.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Lethargic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lethargic. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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