sluggishness
- a word derived from sluggish.
Example Sentences
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Sen. Alex Padilla, both toyed with a run for governor before deciding not to run, which contributed to the sluggishness of the race.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Network audiences are also skipping “The Faithful,” but its sluggishness isn’t to blame for the premiere’s anemic ratings.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026
Inclement weather could be responsible for some of the sluggishness.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
Buchalter is a bit confounded by the sluggishness of Nvidia’s stock recently, as software stocks have slumped.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
I wasn’t really hungry, but I hoped a little food in my stomach might help shake off the sluggishness of the nahlrout.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
