slu
ggish
Comparative
more sluggish
Superlative
most sluggish
1
moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual
- She dragged her feet in a sluggish pace down the hallway.
- He felt sluggish after staying up all night.
- The engine was sluggish in the cold weather.
- The cat was sluggish, barely lifting its head.
- Blood circulation can become sluggish when sitting too long.
Synonyms:
2
showing little energy, interest, or enthusiasm
- He felt sluggish and unmotivated after the long meeting.
- The student was sluggish in responding to questions.
- Her sluggish mood made it hard to focus on work.
- The team became sluggish during the slow afternoon hours.
- The audience's reaction was sluggish, barely acknowledging the speaker.
3
(of a business or market) characterized by low activity levels or diminished productivity
- The sluggish sales figures prompted the company to reevaluate its marketing strategy.
- The sluggish economy led to fewer job openings and increased competition.
- An unexpected decline in demand resulted in a sluggish quarter for the firm.
- The sluggish response from customers indicated a lack of interest in the new product.
- The industry has remained sluggish, struggling to recover from recent downturns.