Sluggish
/ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/
Moving very slowly or not having much energy, like when you're tired and don't feel like running around.
Examples
- After staying up late to finish my book, I felt sluggish and didn't want to get out of bed in the morning.
- The turtle moved sluggishly across the sand, taking its time to reach the water.
- During gym class, I felt sluggish and tired, but I still tried my best to keep up with my friends.
Synonyms
slow
lazy
dull
inactive
lethargic
sluggish
Antonyms
quick
active
energetic
lively
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