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laggard Synonyms

Another word for laggard

Choosing another word for laggard depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person, organization, or thing that makes slow progress and falls behind others.

Usage Example

"Once considered a technological straggler, the firm invested heavily in research to catch up with its competitors."

Strongest
straggler
dawdler
Strong
sluggard
slowpoke
loiterer
idler
procrastinator

• adjective (Context 2)

Slow to act, move, or respond; falling behind others in progress or development.

Usage Example

"The company's sluggish response to shifting consumer preferences cost it a significant share of the market."

Strongest
sluggish
Strong
dilatory
tardy
slow
dawdling
indolent

Opposites of laggard

The opposite of laggard shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

front-runner
prompt
pioneer
pacesetter
trailblazer
proactive
swift
leader
See all opposites of laggard

• Nearby Words

lafayette
lag
lager
laggard
lagging
laggy
lagoon

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Laggard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/laggard
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