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Slowness (Noun)

Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The new employee's slowness in completing tasks was evident due to his lack of experience with the software.
Her slowness in responding to critical situations made her a less effective emergency responder.
The slowness of the novice athlete was apparent as he struggled to complete the obstacle course.
The company's decision to hire inexperienced staff resulted in slowness in production that impacted their ability to meet deadlines.
After not practicing for years, the musician's slowness in recalling complex melodies was frustrating.

A rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The old man's slowness in reacting to the emergency put everyone's life at risk.
The website's slowness frustrated users who were trying to meet a tight deadline.
The slowness of the government in responding to the crisis was widely criticized by the opposition.
The tourists' slowness in finishing their meal allowed them to fully savor the flavors and soak up the atmosphere.
The slowness of the economy's recovery made it difficult for businesses to predict future growth.

Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The child's slowness in learning new concepts was a concern for the teacher, who decided to provide extra support.
Researchers studied the slowness of cognitive development in individuals with certain genetic disorders.
The student's slowness in completing assignments was not due to lack of effort, but rather to an underlying learning disability.
Neurologists investigated the relationship between brain structure and slowness of mental processing in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
The educational psychologist evaluated the child's slowness in developing motor skills, looking for signs of potential developmental delays.