SLUGGISH Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word sluggish. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SLUGGISH
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slow | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time • at a slow tempo • (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time adverb • without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') • showing a time that is earlier than the actual time adjective satellite • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness • (of business) not active or brisk verb • lose velocity; move more slowly • become slow or slower • cause to proceed more slowly | ||||||||
languid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking spirit or liveliness | ||||||||
lethargic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • deficient in alertness or activity | ||||||||
stagnant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not circulating or flowing • not growing or changing; without force or vitality | ||||||||
tardy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • after the expected or usual time; delayed | ||||||||
dull | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking in liveliness or animation • emitting or reflecting very little light • not keenly felt • not having a sharp edge or point adjective satellite • being or made softer or less loud or clear • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness • (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity • (of business) not active or brisk • blunted in responsiveness or sensibility • not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft • darkened with overcast verb • make dull in appearance • become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • make numb or insensitive • make dull or blunt • become less interesting or attractive • make less lively or vigorous | ||||||||
inert | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • unable to move or resist motion • having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive • slow and apathetic | ||||||||
soggy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of soil) soft and watery • having the consistency of dough because of insufficient leavening or improper cooking • slow and apathetic | ||||||||
sulky | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse adjective satellite • sullen or moody • slow or slothful • depressingly dark | ||||||||
torpid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • slow and apathetic • in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation |