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Sluggish

adjective
/ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.

Example Sentences

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

He felt sluggish after eating a heavy meal.

Synonyms

slow, lethargic, lazy, inactive, torpid, dull
Entry 1
slow, lethargic, lazy, inactive, torpid
Entry 2
slow, lethargic, inactive, lazy, dull

Antonyms

fast, energetic, active, quick, responsive, lively
Entry 1
fast, energetic, active, quick, responsive
Entry 2
energetic, active, lively

Collocations

sluggish economy, sluggish performance, sluggish response, sluggish movement, sluggish computer, feel sluggish
Entry 1
sluggish economy, sluggish performance, sluggish response, sluggish movement, sluggish computer
Entry 2
sluggish economy, sluggish movement, feel sluggish, sluggish performance

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