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comparative of slow.

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unhurried, lazy adj.
behind, late adj.
unintelligent adj.

ADJECTIVE

unhurried, lazy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

easy gradual heavy lackadaisical leisurely lethargic moderate passive quiet reluctant sluggish stagnant

STRONG

crawling creeping dawdling delaying deliberate disinclined idle lagging loitering measured plodding postponing procrastinating slack

WEAK

apathetic dilatory dreamy drowsy imperceptible inactive indolent inert laggard leaden listless negligent phlegmatic ponderous remiss sleepy slothful slow-moving snaillike supine tardy torpid tortoiselike

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active complex complicated energetic enthusiastic intricate lively moving

WEAK

busy cognizant fast hurried intelligent on cue on time quick rapid ready smart waiting

ADJECTIVE

behind, late

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull gradual low moderate sluggish stagnant stiff tame tedious time-consuming

STRONG

delayed detained down hindered impeded lingering off prolonged protracted reduced slack

WEAK

backward behindhand belated conservative dead dilatory draggy inactive long-delayed long-drawn-out overdue sleepy tardy uneventful unproductive unprogressive unpunctual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active bright exciting interesting lively violent wild

WEAK

busy cognizant fast hurried intelligent on cue on time quick rapid ready smart waiting

ADJECTIVE

unintelligent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull dumb limited simple stupid

STRONG

dim

WEAK

backward dense dimwitted dunce imbecile moronic obtuse slow on the uptake thick unresponsive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright intelligent sharp smart

WEAK

active busy cognizant fast hurried on cue on time quick rapid ready waiting

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slower

In 2025, a report by the Danish Veterinary and Food Authority found that using slower growing chickens was linked to better animal welfare.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Solar-segment sales rose 37%, as U.S. production ramped up, albeit at a slower pace than Corning had anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

There, Wolff said he thought it had made the car 0.3secs per lap slower.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Some ferry services between the UK and France were cancelled, while National Rail advised many routes were travelling at slower speeds.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Eventually, I reach the trail and begin to run—much, much slower than my body wants to go.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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