plural laggards
somewhat old-fashioned
: a person or thing that does not go or move as quickly as others
The company has been a laggard in developing new products.
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“Laggard.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/laggard. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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