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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 51Թ Forms
- ܲg· adverb
- ܲg·Ա noun
- ܲ·ܲg adjective
- un·ܲg· adverb
- un·ܲg·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
It also criticises India's sluggish approval process for genetically modified products and price caps on stents and implants.
But experts and automakers have warned in dire terms that tariffs could raise prices for US consumers, amplifying the stress of an already sluggish economy.
Ultimately it was their defence that let them down during a sluggish start, as quarterback Joe Burrow led the league for passing yards and touchdown passes, while Ja'Marr Chase earned the receiving triple crown.
With fears that stubbornly sluggish growth will lead to more difficult decisions at the autumn Budget, some voices on the left and centre-left are now begging to differ.
The chancellor faces pressure over the performance of the economy, with growth remaining sluggish despite it being the government's top priority in order to improve living standards.
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