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What does sluggish mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word sluggish? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive
  2. Slow; having little motion
  3. Having no power to move oneself or itself; inert.
  4. Characteristic of a sluggard; dull; stupid; tame; simple.
  5. Exhibiting economic decline, inactivity, slow or subnormal growth.
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Persons with Huntington's disease have even been accused of being drunk due to their sluggish speech articulation.
When starting a car after a long period of inactivity, it often feels sluggish and un-responsive. This is often because the fuel has weathered.
Some say sluggish blood and lymph circulation allow fluids and toxins to accumulate, causing fat cells to inflate and bulge up against the skin.
Her actions and movements sluggish and purposefully so, she has a bad feeling.
Different types of oranges have good years and bad years, L' Hoste says, adding that one banner crop is typically balanced by a sluggish one.
If you feel sluggish before hitting the softball field, scarf an energy-boosting bagel or banana.

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