Definition

The state of being slow or inactive, often due to lack of energy or motivation.

Example

After a long day at work, I felt a sense of sluggishness that made it hard to focus on anything.

Conversation

I've been feeling a lot of sluggishness lately, especially in the mornings.

Maybe you need to change up your routine a bit.

Yeah, I think exercising could help with that sluggishness.

Definitely! A good workout always wakes me up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sluggishness is formed from "sluggish" (from Middle English "slugge", meaning slow or lazy) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sluggishness" refers to the state of being slow or lacking energy.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'slug' to remember that 'sluggishness' means the state of being slow or lazy, just like a slug moves slowly.

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