Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sluggish-response

adjective

/ˈslʌɡɪʃ rɪˈspɒns/

Definition

A response that is slow or lacking in energy and enthusiasm.

Examples

After staying up late, she had a sluggish response during the morning meeting.
The software’s sluggish response made it frustrating to use during the presentation.
His sluggish response to the emergency situation worried his teammates.

Meaning

When someone is described as having a sluggish response, it means they respond slowly or their reactions are delayed, often due to fatigue or lack of motivation.