listless

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The opening ballad, “Risk It All,” is pretty but listless, with Mr. Mars singing over a gently plucked nylon-string guitar until a relaxed syncopated groove folds in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Marcus Rashford added some urgency into Barca's game after a listless start, curling inches wide of the far post after cutting in from the left.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

A grim run was capped by a listless second-round exit at the US Open weeks later.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Against the Patriots, the Chargers appeared even more listless as Herbert struggled to connect with his receivers, completing 19 of 31 passes for 159 yards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

The leaves hung listless on the trees, waiting.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier