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sluggishness



NOUN
inactivity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms


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Wayfair surged 30% after its U.S. furniture business posted its best second quarter since 2020, offering signs of recovery after years of sluggishness.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

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

In an interview with MarketWatch, Hammack said she understood why some of her colleagues are concerned about the employment piece of the Fed’s mission, given recent sluggishness in the labor market.

From MarketWatch Nov. 13, 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

I took a deep breath and shook my head, trying to clear away some of the sluggishness I felt.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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