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Definition of sluggishness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sluggishness

noun
 
/ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/
 
/ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the fact of moving, reacting or working more slowly than normal and in a way that seems lazy
    • Symptoms include increased appetite, weight gain and general sluggishness.
    • In the face of global economic sluggishness, travel agents are offering highly competitive prices.
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