sluggish

/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslə-gish/ (ame, mw)

sluggish — adjective

  • sluggishpositive
  • more sluggishcomparative
  • most sluggishsuperlative

1. happening or moving at a slower pace than is normal, with a clear shortage of th

1.形容詞B2
釋義

happening or moving at a slower pace than is normal, with a clear shortage of the energy or power one would typically expect

例句

Wei felt sluggish all morning after staying up late to finish his assignment.

feeling + sluggish after lack of sleep

The old desktop computer became sluggish after running several programs at once.

machine + become sluggish with heavy use

同義詞
  • lethargic

    more formal; usually describes a person's mental and physical state, often due to illness

  • slow

    more general; lacks the implication that things should be faster

  • listless

    describes a person who lacks energy or motivation, often from boredom

反義詞
  • energetic

    full of energy and activity

  • lively

    full of life, quick and active

  • brisk

    quick and active; often of movement or pace

用法筆記

Commonly describes the body (after illness or little sleep), a machine (under heavy load), traffic, or an internet connection.

常見錯誤

❌I feel slugish today.
✅I feel sluggish today.
💡'sluggish' has two 'g's and no 'e' after the second 'g'.

2. describes a business, market, or economy that is not busy or productive, because

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a business, market, or economy that is not busy or productive, because few people are buying, selling, or investing

例句

The local economy remained sluggish throughout the first quarter of the year.

economy + remain sluggish + time period

Retail sales have been sluggish since the start of the year, worrying shop owners.

sales + sluggish + time period

同義詞
  • slow

    more general and neutral; less specific to economic contexts

  • slack

    implies a lack of activity or demand, often used for a specific period

  • flat

    suggests no growth or decline; stable at a low level

反義詞
  • brisk

    active and busy, especially of business or trade

  • buoyant

    showing strong growth and confidence in the market

  • booming

    experiencing rapid growth and high levels of activity

用法筆記

Typically appears with economic terms such as 'economy', 'market', 'sales', 'demand', or 'growth'. Often used in news reports about business conditions.