World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslentitud
Pronunciation / Transliteration: len.tiˈðuð
"La lentitud en su respuesta fue notable."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being sluggish; lack of energy or alertness.
"After a long day at work, I felt a sense of sluggishness that made it hard to concentrate." - 2
A period of inactivity or lethargy.
"The sluggishness of the economy has led to increased unemployment rates."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'sluggishness' originates from the Middle English 'slugge', meaning 'lazy or slow', which is derived from the Old Norse 'slúgr', meaning 'slothful'. Over time, it evolved to describe a state of being slow or inactive.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Sluggishness"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Sluggishness" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
lenteur
Transliteration: lãtœʁ
"La lenteur de son mouvement était évidente."
Trägheit
Transliteration: trɛːkhaɪt
"Die Trägheit des Körpers kann manchmal überwältigend sein."
lentezza
Transliteration: lenˈtɛttsa
"La lentezza del processo è frustrante."
lentitud
Transliteration: len.tiˈðuð
"La lentitud en su respuesta fue notable."
lentidão
Transliteration: lẽtʃiˈdɐ̃w
"A lentidão do serviço foi decepcionante."
सुस्ती
Transliteration: sustī
"काम के बाद मुझे सुस्ती महसूस हुई।"
迟缓
Transliteration: chíhuǎn
"他的反应迟缓让人失望。"
느림
Transliteration: neulim
"그의 반응이 느림은 실망스러웠다."
鈍さ
Transliteration: nibusa
"彼の反応の鈍さは失望を招いた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Sluggishness"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.