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sluggish
[ sluhg-ish ]
adjective
- indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent:
a sluggish disposition.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms: ,
- not acting or working with full vigor, as bodily organs:
a sluggish liver.
- slow to act or respond:
a sluggish car engine.
- moving slowly, or having little motion, as a stream.
- slow, as motion.
- slack, as trade, business, or sales.
sluggish
/ ˈʌɡɪʃ /
adjective
- lacking energy; inactive; slow-moving
- functioning at below normal rate or level
- exhibiting poor response to stimulation
Derived Forms
- ˈܲ, adverb
- ˈܲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲg· adverb
- ܲg·Ա noun
- ܲ·ܲg adjective
- un·ܲg· adverb
- un·ܲg·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Though fence lizards don’t hibernate, they become sluggish in winter, which is why these days, warmed by the sun and driven by the urge to mate, they’re once more appearing all over.
The government has made growing the economy its top priority in its effort to improve living standards, but growth has remained sluggish with businesses being hit by higher taxes and households facing rising bills.
Chinese people are not spending enough because of a sluggish economy and with ChatGPT banned in China, Apple is also struggling to retain an edge among buyers seeking AI-powered phones.
Growth in the UK economy has been sluggish for some time, although the latest data was more positive than many had expected.
Chinese policymakers have also been trying to stimulate more growth in a sluggish economy by encouraging consumers to spend.
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