laggard
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Microsoft’s stock has been a major laggard in recent months, and now a board member just bought the dip.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
The stock has been a significant tech-sector laggard over the past year and now is on track to further its underperformance.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026
Fiserv is a laggard whose shares have slumped 67% this year.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
Amazon developed a reputation as an artificial-intelligence laggard due to what investors perceived as lackluster growth in its cloud-computing business.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
The heat, which had turned him laggard in the first half, no longer seemed to affect him.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
Vocabulary lists containing laggard
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Languor Management: Synonyms for "Lazy"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
