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sluggish Synonyms

Another word for sluggish

Choosing another word for sluggish depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Slow-moving or inactive; lacking energy, alertness, or vigor.

Usage Example

"A heavy lunch often makes me feel lethargic in the afternoon."

Strongest
lethargic
listless
torpid
Strong
slothful
indolent
languid
inactive
inert
slow

• adjective (Context 2)

Operating, responding, or progressing more slowly than usual or than desired (especially of an economy, market, or machine).

Usage Example

"The housing market remained stagnant throughout the winter months."

Strongest
stagnant
Strong
depressed
slow
unresponsive
flat
Weak
quiet

Opposites of sluggish

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

booming
energetic
brisk
lively
vigorous
active
thriving
responsive
See all opposites of sluggish

• Nearby Words

slug
slugfest
slugger
sluggish
sluggishly
sluggishness
sluglike

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