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sluggish

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɫəɡɪʃ// UK //slˈʌɡɪʃ// slug·gish

adj. moving or reacting more slowly than usual. You use this when you feel tired or when a system, like a computer or the economy, is not working fast.

adj. characterised by a lack of energy, speed, or alertness. Often describes physical states, economic performance, or mechanical systems.


SIMPLE

I feel a bit sluggish after that heavy lunch.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician investigated why the server was sluggish during peak hours.

COMPLEX

Economists expressed concern over the sluggish growth in the manufacturing sector, which has failed to recover despite significant government intervention.

Synonyms
Origin

From slug + -ish.

Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel', 'become', or 'remain'.

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