SLUGGISH Synonyms

• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

• at a slow tempo

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of business) not active or brisk

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

• lacking spirit or liveliness

• deficient in alertness or activity

• not circulating or flowing

• not growing or changing; without force or vitality

• after the expected or usual time; delayed

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

• unable to move or resist motion

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• slow and apathetic

• (of soil) soft and watery

• having the consistency of dough because of insufficient leavening or improper cooking

• slow and apathetic

• a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse

• sullen or moody

• slow or slothful

• depressingly dark

• slow and apathetic

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation