Two younger men, weak-looking fellows, were seated at a table listlessly playing checkers.

A small musical group was listlessly playing rather old-fashioned American dance music, and one or two couples were dancing.

But sometimes Rodman plays listlessly, and he has said that the game often does not hold his interest.

He feared the result if his team played listlessly against an inspired opponent, which is what happened Sunday.

They played listlessly at home, where they compiled their worst record since 1974.

A few white-faced children were playing listlessly upon a heap of rotting plate.

The Rangers played listlessly, managing only 13 shots, just three in the first period.

Brazil's Ronaldo suffered a seizure before the 1998 match and played listlessly in the final.

Next door, abandoned children with conditions such as Down's syndrome and other genetic disorders play or sit listlessly in pushchairs.

The Nets played listlessly against inferior teams in the second half of the season.