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Slowness: meaning, definitions and examples

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slowness

 

[ ˈsləʊnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: slow, slowly, slowpoke.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,191, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.