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
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
The Italian complained of dizziness and feeling lethargic before hitting a wall.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
She continued either delirious or lethargic; and the doctor forbade everything which could painfully excite her.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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