Sluggish

adjective

/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/

Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

1.adjectiveHabitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive

"a sluggish man"

2.adjectiveSlow; having little motion

3.adjectiveHaving no power to move oneself or itself; inert.

4.adjectiveCharacteristic of a sluggard; dull; stupid; tame; simple.

5.adjectiveExhibiting economic decline, inactivity, slow or subnormal growth.

"Inflation has been rising despite sluggish economy."

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