Slowness: meaning, definitions and examples
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slowness
[ ˈsləʊnəs ]
inactivity
The quality or state of being slow; lack of speed or quickness.
Synonyms
languor, lethargy, sluggishness
Examples of usage
- He moved with a slowness that frustrated everyone around him.
- The slowness of the internet connection made it impossible to work efficiently.
- The slowness of the old computer was becoming a hindrance to productivity.
delay
The quality or state of taking more time than necessary; a delay in progress or action.
Synonyms
delay, procrastination, tardiness
Examples of usage
- The slowness of the bureaucratic process was causing frustration among the citizens.
- We cannot afford any slowness in our response to the crisis.
- The slowness of the decision-making process is impacting the company's growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "slowness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lentidão
🇮🇳 धीमापन
🇩🇪 Langsamkeit
🇮🇩 kelambatan
🇺🇦 повільність
🇵🇱 powolność
🇯🇵 遅さ (おそさ)
🇫🇷 lenteur
🇪🇸 lentitud
🇹🇷 yavaşlık
🇰🇷 느림
🇸🇦 بطء
🇨🇿 pomalost
🇸🇰 pomalosť
🇨🇳 缓慢 (huǎnmàn)
🇸🇮 počasnost
🇮🇸 hægð
🇰🇿 баяулық
🇬🇪 ნელადობა
🇦🇿 yavaşlıq
🇲🇽 lentitud
Word origin
The word 'slowness' originated from the Middle English 'slownesse', which in turn came from the Old English 'slawnes'. The suffix '-ness' is used to form abstract nouns denoting a quality or state. The concept of slowness has been present in human experience since ancient times, as people have always been aware of the difference between fast and slow actions.