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adjective

ˈla-gərd How to pronounce laggard (audio)
Definition of laggardnext
as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed I hate being stuck behind laggard drivers on the freeway

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noun

as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others tried to spur on the laggards at the back of the line during the hike

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Recent Examples of laggard
Adjective
These are all new cores from ARM, and the big and little cores are 64-bit only, with only the medium cores able to run any laggard 32-bit applications. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2022 However, the American pandemic response has also been faulted for an at times laggard pace at tracking and analyzing the spread of the virus compared to its counterparts abroad. — Alexander Tin, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2022
Noun
The harder question, which separates leaders from laggards, is how to operationalize the insights that open finance makes available. — Jess Turner, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Companies in the information technology sector were among the biggest laggards. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laggard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laggard
  1. leisurely
  2. snail
  3. slow
  4. lagging
  5. sluggish
Adjective
  • But in order to make the most of the experiment, scientists ensured a second spacecraft would follow DART at a more leisurely pace.
    — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • If a leisurely day by the pool is on the agenda, order chips and guac or sip a Valley Margarita from the comfort of your chaise lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of leisurely
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  • Now, researchers studying Japanese land snails have identified a gene that helps determine whether their shells coil clockwise or counterclockwise, offering new clues into how animals develop their left and right sides.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These under-eye saviors revitalize tired-looking eyes with eight firming peptides and snail mucin to deliver a deep boost of hydration.
    — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of snail
Adjective
  • On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In particular, he was asked about Netflix’s slower growth (2% year-over-year growth in user engagement during the first half in 2026).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • Every initiative should identify its operational leading indicator, financial lagging indicator, value owner and realization mechanism.
    — Todd Bernson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Just last month, Microsoft began layoffs of 20% of its Xbox employees as part of a sweeping reorganization to revive the company’s lagging games division.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of lagging
Adjective
  • Global scrutiny on the economic impact of China's surging exports has escalated in recent years, amid sluggish domestic demand.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The inflation report came days after monthly jobs data showed sluggish hiring in September.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Laggard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laggard. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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