{"id":7427,"date":"2025-07-25T08:11:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/?p=7427"},"modified":"2026-05-24T11:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T11:01:23","slug":"sluggish-meaning-definition-synonyms-and-antonyms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/sluggish-meaning-definition-synonyms-and-antonyms\/","title":{"rendered":"Sluggish Meaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

The word ‘Sluggish’<\/strong> (Adjective) describes someone or something moving slowly, lacking energy, or responding with little activity.<\/p>\n

In this guide, you’ll learn the full definition, synonyms, antonyms, etymology, and real-life examples<\/strong> of how to use it correctly in sentences.<\/p>\n

A related noun form is Sluggishness<\/a> (noun).<\/p>\n

Sluggish word Explained in Depth<\/h2>\n

A complete and detailed guide to the word Sluggish including meaning, definition, examples, etymology, synonyms, and antonyms.<\/p>\n

Meanings of Sluggish<\/h3>\n

‘Sluggish’ refers to a lack of speed, activity, or alertness. It often describes someone who feels slow due to tiredness, laziness, or a lack of motivation, as well as machines, systems, or processes that are not functioning efficiently. Related terms include lethargic<\/a> and lethargy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sluggish Definition<\/h3>\n

Sluggish (adjective): slow-moving or inactive; lacking energy, alertness, or quick response.<\/p>\n

Etymology of Sluggish<\/h3>\n

The word ‘Sluggish’ comes from Middle English slugge<\/i> (meaning a lazy person), combined with the suffix -ish<\/i>. It has been used since the 15th century to describe slow or lazy movement and behavior.<\/p>\n

Example Sentences of Sluggish<\/h3>\n