sluggish
word
Definition
Moving, acting, or working slowly; lacking energy or speed. It can describe people, animals, processes, or things that are not very active.
Usage & Nuances
'Sluggish' is somewhat formal or neutral, often used to describe slow-moving things—like 'sluggish economy,' 'sluggish response,' or 'feeling sluggish.' It suggests low energy but not complete inactivity. Avoid using it for machines that are completely broken.
Spanish: lento - perezoso - apáticoPortuguese (BR): lento - preguiçoso - apáticoPortuguese (PT): lento - preguiçoso - apáticoChinese (Simplified): 缓慢的 - 迟钝的Chinese (Traditional): 緩慢的 - 遲鈍的Hindi: सुस्त - धीमाArabic: بطيء - كسول - خاملBengali: মন্থর - ধীরগতির - অলসRussian: вялый - медлительный - заторможенныйJapanese: 鈍い - 動きが遅いVietnamese: chậm chạp - ì ạchKorean: 느린 - 둔한Turkish: yavaş - ağırkanlıUrdu: سست - دھیمی رفتارIndonesian: lamban - lambat - lesu
Example Sentences
After lunch, I always feel sluggish.
basic
The economy has been sluggish this year.
basic
Traffic was sluggish because of the rain.
natural
I'm a bit sluggish today—maybe I didn't sleep enough.
natural
The computer became sluggish when too many programs were open.
basic
My internet connection has been a bit sluggish lately.
natural