Laggardly: meaning, definitions and examples
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laggardly
[ หlรฆษกษrdli ]
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:
๐ต๐น lento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคธเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช trรคge
๐ฎ๐ฉ lambat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒัะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ powolny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใ
๐ซ๐ท lent
๐ช๐ธ lento
๐น๐ท yavaล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทูุก
๐จ๐ฟ pomalรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pomalรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ผๆ ข็
๐ธ๐ฎ poฤasen
๐ฎ๐ธ seinar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yavaล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.