What is the meaning of "sluggish" ?

Question

What is the meaning of "sluggish" ?

Answer 1

1 Of a person: inclined to be slow or slothful; lazy, inactive. LME. b Of an animal: habitually slow-moving or inactive. 2 Of the mind, disposition, etc.: characterized by lack of vigour or alertness; dull, slow. LME. 3 a Of a condition etc.: characterized by inaction or laziness. Designating an alleged type of schizophrenia ascribed to political or religious dissidents confined in state psychiatric hospitals in the former USSR.  4 Moving slowly or tardily; (of motion etc.) slow.. 5 Of a thing: not readily moved or stirred, slow to act, respond, or make progress. Med. Slow in responding to treatment. .sluggishly adv. LME. sluggishness n. LME.

Answer 2

its means very slow and not moving.

Answer 3

It relates to a slug. Seeing as how slugs move slow and person you would call "sluggish" would go at a slow pace with things.

Answer 4

At a snail's speed. For ex-sluggish progress means a very ineffecient and slow progress

It comes from the word slug meaning snail

Answer 5

Feeling lazy, lethargic, going at a slow inefficient speed such as a slug which is basically a snail.

e.g:    A sluggish bowel can result in lethargy and a ruddy complexion.

Answer 6

go to google and type www.onlinedictionary.com , simple put your word and get meanings of it.

Answer 7

Me..

Answer 8

1. Displaying little movement or activity; slow; inactive: a sluggish stream; sluggish growth.

2. Lacking alertness, vigor, or energy; inert or indolent.

3. Slow to perform or respond to stimulation.

Answer 9

lazy,sleepy