Like some unpleasant air (5)

I believe the answer is:

stale

(Other definitions for stale that I've seen before include "Not fresh, being least" , "Boring" , "no longer bearing interest?" , "Unfresh" , "Least (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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