1. a person who moves or acts slowly; someone who falls behind others

1. moving or developing slowly; falling behind

Examples

• The teacher waited for the laggards to catch up with the rest of the class.
• Don’t be a laggard when it comes to submitting your application.
• The laggard economy finally began to show signs of improvement.
• She urged the laggard students to pick up the pace.
• The hiking group had to stop frequently for the laggards.
• His laggard response to the crisis disappointed many supporters.
• The company’s laggard performance worried investors.