Laggardly: meaning, definitions and examples

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laggardly

 

[ หˆlรฆษกษ™rdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

slowly, lazily

Laggardly describes an action done in a slow, lazy, or sluggish manner. It suggests a lack of speed or enthusiasm in completing a task or moving from one place to another. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying that someone is not putting in the expected effort or is falling behind others.

Synonyms

lazily, slowly, sluggishly, unhurriedly

Examples of usage

  • He moved laggardly towards his destination.
  • She completed her work in a laggardly fashion, causing delays.
  • The laggardly response from the team frustrated the manager.

Translations

Translations of the word "laggardly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trรคge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ“ๆ…ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ seinar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lento

Etymology

The term 'laggardly' originates from the noun 'laggard', which dates back to the late Middle Ages. 'Laggard' itself stems from the Middle English word 'laggen', meaning 'to lag behind' or 'to fall behind'. This verb can be traced back to the Old Norse 'laga', which means 'to lie down'. Over the centuries, the suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverbial form, indicating the manner of action. The evolution of the word reflects cultural attitudes towards productivity and the importance of being prompt and industrious. As society evolved, the connotation of being laggardly became increasingly negative, often viewed as a character flaw in competitive environments. Usage of the term has been noted in various literary and social contexts, emphasizing the character's disposition or the pace of events. In contemporary usage, it may also imply a detached attitude towards urgency.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,319, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.