lamely
- a word derived from lame.
Example Sentences
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“I’ve never heard of her talking about something lamely or with any type of subtlety. When she feels something, she feels at 100%.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
Son's replacement Timo Werner actually spared United further punishment, confirming he remains a willing trier but a thoroughly unreliable finisher, twice shooting lamely at United keeper Andre Onana when clean through.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024
For years, the bloated awards show fought the twin specters of dwindling ratings and aging viewership by trying, quite lamely, to innovate.
From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2023
“There isn’t any public figure that is, you know, 60% favorable ratings,” he added lamely.
From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2022
The dog struggled lamely to the side of the room and lay down, grunting softly to himself and licking his grizzled, moth-eaten coat.
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
