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LAGGARD

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Laggard.

Laggard - as a noun

Someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dawdlerdronelaggerpoketrailer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do-nothingidlerlayaboutloafer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Laggard - as an adjective satellite

Wasting time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilatorypokeypoky

Laggard - as an adjective

Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.

(animal husbandry) not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.

Example: "The laggard broilers are euthanized and incinerated."

Example Sentences

"He was always the laggard in our group, always trailing behind."
"The company's laggards were slowing down the progress of the project."
"She considered herself a laggard in learning new technologies."
"The teacher gave extra attention to the laggards in the class."
"The laggard in the marathon finished long after everyone else."
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Word Game Points

Is LAGGARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, laggard is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LAGGARD has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LAGGARD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, laggard is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAGGARD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LAGGARD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, laggard is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAGGARD has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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