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sluggishness



NOUN
inactivity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms


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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

From time to time, I saw a hiccup here, a little sluggishness there.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 14, 2026

That’ll benefit many players, including Blue Origin, which has attempted to ramp up its efforts after years of sluggishness.

From MarketWatch Dec. 30, 2025

In early 2023 Myint Swe "began experiencing sluggishness in movement and the ability to consume food and nutrients", the statement said.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2025

Tally leaned into a turn, sickened by the sluggishness of the board.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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