sluggish

Definition of Sluggish in English :

1. sluggish, sulky

moving slowly

Example Sentences:
'a sluggish stream'

2. dull, slow, sluggish

(of business) not active or brisk

Example Sentences:
'business is dull (or slow)'
'a sluggish market'

3. inert, sluggish, soggy, torpid

slow and apathetic

Example Sentences:
'she was fat and inert'
'a sluggish worker'
'a mind grown torpid in old age'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Sluggish

adjective

1.

lacking energy; inactive; slow-moving

2.

functioning at below normal rate or level

3.

exhibiting poor response to stimulation

adjective

1.

lacking energy, alertness, or vigor; indisposed to exertion; slothful

2.

not active; slow or slow-moving; dull

3.

not functioning with normal vigor

adj.

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.