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sluggish

The correct spelling is sluggish.

How to pronounce sluggish

/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
adjective

IPA: /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/

Say it like: Slu-gji-sh

The correct spelling is sluggish. Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive For example: "a sluggish man"

Usage Examples

a sluggish man

Inflation has been rising despite sluggish economy.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive
  2. 2.Slow; having little motion
  3. 3.Having no power to move oneself or itself; inert.
  4. 4.Characteristic of a sluggard; dull; stupid; tame; simple.
  5. 5.Exhibiting economic decline, inactivity, slow or subnormal growth.

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