1
as in slow
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the sluggish pace of the project is worrisome
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2
as in sleepy
slow to move or act
reptiles are naturally sluggish at low temperatures
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Recent Examples of sluggish
Anything less will lead to sluggish thinking and slower reaction times, and can raise your risk for long-term health problems as well.
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Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2025
Compounding the problem is a sluggish regulatory process that hinders the approval and development of new energy projects.
—H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2025
More energy: Fewer sluggish mornings and afternoon crashes.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Editors’ Picks The industry has gotten a boost from China’s broader efforts to stimulate consumer spending and reinvigorate a sluggish economy.
—Claire Fu, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2025
Compounding the problem is a sluggish regulatory process that hinders the approval and development of new energy projects.
—H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2025
More energy: Fewer sluggish mornings and afternoon crashes.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Editors’ Picks The industry has gotten a boost from China’s broader efforts to stimulate consumer spending and reinvigorate a sluggish economy.
—Claire Fu, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluggish
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The cut is also gaining ground on the Adult Contemporary chart, only at a much slower pace, which is not unusual for that list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Stanley also highlighted risks such as weaker consumption and a slower pace of enterprise digitalization.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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At around 270 square miles, Menorca charms travelers with its sleepy villages (like Fornells and Binibeca), history (centuries-old lighthouses and archaeological sites), local wines, and under-the-radar beaches.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The story of this estate began when the original owners transported two period buildings from Melbourne to a sleepy farm town along the Murray River.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The leisurely pace of change means Americans may never see much of Biden’s proof.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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So, why not adopt the Italian mindset and embrace a leisurely approach to traveling here this year?—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Preview Robert De Niro's Netflix thriller 'Zero Day' is a starry but dull dud: Review Patrick Schwarzenegger is 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout, and dad Arnold is pumped Donnie Wahlberg is heading to 'Blue Bloods' Boston spinoff Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This portable, rollerball serum can be used twice a day on dull, uneven, and post-blemish skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Huskies got out to a lethargic start and struggled for more than four minutes to get a shot to fall.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is one statistic which neatly encapsulates this lethargic performance.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Sluggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluggish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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