Dictionary
Thesaurus
Sentence Examples

Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » sluggish

sluggish

Listen See in Thesaurus See in a sentence

The definition of sluggish is slow, very tired or inactive.

(adjective)

An example of a sluggish drain is a kitchen sink that is draining very slowly.
An example of a sluggish person is someone moving very slowly with his work duties.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See sluggish in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

lacking energy, alertness, or vigor; indisposed to exertion; slothful
not active; slow or slow-moving; dull
not functioning with normal vigor

Origin: < slug + -ish

Related Forms:

sluggishly adverb
sluggishness noun

See sluggish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Displaying little movement or activity; slow; inactive: a sluggish stream; sluggish growth.
Lacking alertness, vigor, or energy; inert or indolent.
Slow to perform or respond to stimulation.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , probably from slugge, lazy person; see slug²

.

Related Forms:

slugˈgish·ly adverb

slugˈgish·ness noun

Learn more about sluggish

sluggish synonyms

sluggish in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

» more results...

slugging percentage

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.