noun
- the quality or state of being slow to move, act, or respond
- lack of energy or alertness; mental or physical dullness
Examples
- The sluggishness of the old computer made it frustrating to use.
- After the heavy meal, she felt a wave of sluggishness wash over her.
- The team’s sluggishness in the first half cost them the game.
- Economic sluggishness has affected job growth this quarter.
- His morning sluggishness disappeared after his first cup of coffee.
- The sluggishness of the river made it perfect for canoeing.
- Mental sluggishness can be a side effect of certain medications.