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sluggishness



NOUN
inactivity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms


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Earlier this week, Samsung replaced its TV business chief, as it sought to address sluggishness in the segment.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

Network audiences are also skipping “The Faithful,” but its sluggishness isn’t to blame for the premiere’s anemic ratings.

From Salon Mar. 29, 2026

Buchalter is a bit confounded by the sluggishness of Nvidia’s stock recently, as software stocks have slumped.

From MarketWatch Feb. 26, 2026

In early 2023 Myint Swe "began experiencing sluggishness in movement and the ability to consume food and nutrients", the statement said.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2025

I wasn’t really hungry, but I hoped a little food in my stomach might help shake off the sluggishness of the nahlrout.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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