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What is another word for Sluggish? – 127 Sluggish Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    lethargic slow inactive dull languid torpid sluggish indolent lazy apathetic listless inert stagnant slothful idle unmotivated unenthusiastic lackluster unresponsive uninspired indifferent phlegmatic somnolent drowsy lethargous heavy plodding laborious tardy dilatory sluggishness languorous

    Meaning of Sluggish

    According to Merriam-Webster, "sluggish" refers to something that is moving or happening very slowly, or someone who is feeling tired and not wanting to do much.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "sluggish" as lacking energy or activity, or moving slowly and laboriously.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "sluggish" as moving or reacting slowly, or feeling tired and lacking energy.

    Example Uses

    • The economy has been sluggish for the past few years, with little growth or investment.
    • After a big meal, I always feel sluggish and want to take a nap.
    • The team's sluggish performance in the first half of the game made it difficult for them to catch up.
    • The doctor warned that the patient might feel sluggish for a few days after the operation.
    • The sluggish traffic made it take hours to get to work.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    energetic lively active dynamic vigorous speedy rapid swift quick prompt brisk nimble agile responsive enthusiastic motivated inspired alert awake refreshed revitalized invigorated dynamic forceful potent

    Related Nouns

    fatigue lethargy apathy indolence laziness inertia stagnation sluggishness idleness dormancy hibernation somnolence drowsiness languor torpor listlessness inactivity inaction dormancy quiescence repose rest

    Related Verbs

    slow stagnate languish flag droop slump decline deteriorate weaken enfeeble debilitate exhaust tire fatigue weary bore dull depress dampen hinder impede retard delay

    Related Adjectives

    lethargic indolent lazy apathetic listless inert stagnant slothful idle unmotivated unenthusiastic lackluster unresponsive uninspired indifferent phlegmatic somnolent drowsy heavy plodding laborious tardy dilatory languorous torpid