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sluggish

[ sluhg-ish ]

adjective

  1. indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent:

    a sluggish disposition.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. not acting or working with full vigor, as bodily organs:

    a sluggish liver.

  3. slow to act or respond:

    a sluggish car engine.

  4. moving slowly, or having little motion, as a stream.
  5. slow, as motion.
  6. slack, as trade, business, or sales.


sluggish

/ ˈʌɡɪʃ /

adjective

  1. lacking energy; inactive; slow-moving
  2. functioning at below normal rate or level
  3. exhibiting poor response to stimulation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲ, adverb
  • ˈܲԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲg· adverb
  • ܲg·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ܲg adjective
  • un·ܲg· adverb
  • un·ܲg·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sluggish1

First recorded in 1400–50, sluggish is from the late Middle English word slugissh. See slug 1, -ish 1
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It also criticises India's sluggish approval process for genetically modified products and price caps on stents and implants.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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