sluggish — moving or operating more slowly than normal and with less energy than usual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: moving or operating more slowly than normal and with less energy than usual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 평소보다 느리게 움직이거나 작동하는, 기운이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **슬**러기시
Example Sentences
- My computer runs sluggishly when I have 50 browser tabs open.
- After the huge Thanksgiving dinner, everyone moved sluggishly to the couch.
- Sales have been sluggish since the new competitor entered the market.
sluggish
ADJECTIVE//ˈslʌɡɪʃ//
moving or operating more slowly than normal and with less energy than usual
Moving slowly with low energy
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Origin
Derived from the noun 'slug,' which originally referred to a slow-moving creature or a lazy person. The suffix '-ish' was added to create an adjective meaning 'resembling or characteristic of a slug.'
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“My computer runs sluggishly when I have 50 browser tabs open.”
“After the huge Thanksgiving dinner, everyone moved sluggishly to the couch.”
“Sales have been sluggish since the new competitor entered the market.”
“I always feel sluggish on Monday mornings.”
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