sluggish


slug·gish

adj \ˈslə-gish\

Definition of SLUGGISH

1
: averse to activity or exertion : indolent; also : torpid
2
: slow to respond (as to stimulation or treatment)
3
a : markedly slow in movement, flow, or growth b : economically inactive or slow
slug·gish·ly adverb
slug·gish·ness noun

Examples of SLUGGISH

  1. The game picked up after a sluggish start.
  2. <the sluggish pace of the project is worrisome>

First Known Use of SLUGGISH

15th century

Rhymes with SLUGGISH

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