English Synonym Finder

sluggish

Definitions

Moving or reacting more slowly than normal.

Lacking energy or alertness; lethargic.

Operating or responding at a slower than expected rate.

Examples

The economy has been sluggish for the past few months, showing very little growth.

After a heavy lunch, I felt quite sluggish and struggled to focus on my afternoon tasks.

The sluggish pace of the traffic made us late for our important meeting.

Synonyms

lethargic inactive slow listless indolent languid torpid

Antonyms

energetic active brisk lively vigorous dynamic fast