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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.