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Sluggishness (Noun)

A state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The pace of things that move relatively slowly; "the sluggishness of the economy"; "the sluggishness of the compass in the Arctic cold".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The sluggishness of the turtle's movements was amplified by the dense mud it was plodding through.
The hikers were surprised by the sluggishness of the compass in the Arctic cold, which made navigation much more difficult.
After a big meal, John felt a general sluggishness that made it hard to focus on his work.
The sluggishness of the river's flow gave rise to vast deposits of silt and sediment along its banks.
Crew members on long spaceflights often report feeling a sense of sluggishness due to the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body.

Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The patient's sluggishness made it difficult for her to get out of bed and start her daily routine.
After a week of not exercising, he felt a noticeable sluggishness in his muscles that made simple tasks feel like a chore.
The team's sluggishness in the first half of the game was evident as they struggled to score even a single goal.
The doctor warned that the medication could cause drowsiness and sluggishness, especially when combined with other sedatives.
The new employee's sluggishness and lack of enthusiasm during the training period raised concerns about her ability to handle the demanding workload.