Sluggish

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/

Sluggish (adjective)

  1. Moving or acting slowly and with little energy.
  2. Not showing much activity or progress; lacking speed.

Examples

  • The sluggish cat slept all day on the couch.
  • The sluggish economy is affecting many businesses.

Common collocations: sluggish movement, feel sluggish, sluggish response, become sluggish

Synonyms of Sluggish

Neutral

Antonyms of Sluggish

  • — Describes someone full of energy and activity.
  • — Describes someone who is engaged in physical or mental activities.