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Sluggish (Adjective)

Slow and apathetic; "she was fat and inert"; "a sluggish worker"; "a mind grown torpid in old age".

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Moving slowly; "a sluggish stream".

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The economy has been sluggish for several years, with slow growth and high unemployment.
The team's sluggish performance in the first half of the game made it difficult for them to catch up.
The sluggish pace of the hike made it feel like we were going to be on the trail forever.
The river's sluggish waters made it a perfect spot for a relaxing paddle.
The city's sluggish traffic made the commute to work a frustrating experience.

(of business) not active or brisk; "business is dull (or slow)"; "a sluggish market".

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The sluggish economy has resulted in many businesses being forced to lay off employees.
Despite efforts to revitalize it, the city's downtown area remains a sluggish commercial district.
Investors are hesitant to put their money into the sluggish stock market right now.
The company's sales have been sluggish since the new competitor entered the market.
After a few years of rapid growth, the company's sales became sluggish and flat.