sluggish
/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
adjective
1. Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive
"a sluggish man"
2. Slow; having little motion
3. Having no power to move oneself or itself; inert.
4. Characteristic of a sluggard; dull; stupid; tame; simple.
5. Exhibiting economic decline, inactivity, slow or subnormal growth.
"Inflation has been rising despite sluggish economy."
≠ Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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