sluggish
adjective
indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent.
sluggishness
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a word derived from
sluggish.
Example Sentences
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This opinion was supported by David Rooney in the Hollywood Reporter, external, who wrote that the film "chugs along satisfyingly even with the occasional patch of sluggishness and the usual overly convoluted plot contortions".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
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
Robinson said she experiences bursts of sluggishness sporadically during the day, and has trouble with basic tasks like opening a jar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 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
They showed none of their earlier sluggishness and shrank quickly in response to the light.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
