sluggishness (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/
Definition
A state of being slow-moving, inactive, or lacking energy.
Examples
The sluggishness of the economy worried investors.
He complained of extreme sluggishness after catching the flu.
The sluggishness of the outdated computer system made work difficult.
How to Use sluggishness
- sluggishness in (prepositional phrase)
- A state of being slow or inactive within a specific area or system. — "There was noticeable sluggishness in the delivery of mail."
- sluggishness of (prepositional phrase)
- Describing the quality of being slow or inactive that belongs to something. — "The sluggishness of the old engine made it difficult to start."
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