laggard
The word “laggard” has 2 syllables: lag-gard.
It's pronounced as /ˈlæɡərd/.
What is synonym and antonym for laggard?
In the thesaurus, “laggard” has 6 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for laggard along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for laggard
- lagging
- leisurely
- pokey
- slow
- sluggish
- snail
Antonyms for laggard
- bolting
- breathless
- brisk
- dizzy
- fast
- fleet
- flying
- hasty
- hustler
- lightning
- meteoric
- quick
- racing
- rapid
- ready
- running
- rushing
- snappy
- speeding
- speedster
- speedy
- swift
- whirlwind
Meanings of laggard
- noun
- One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or than the others in a group.
- adjective
- Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
- (animal husbandry) Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.
Example Sentences
- The company's outdated technology made it a laggard in the industry.
- Despite repeated warnings, the laggard student failed to meet the assignment deadline.
- The laggard response of the government exacerbated the crisis.
- Innovation is essential in preventing a company from becoming a laggard in the market.
- The team's laggard performance in the first half of the season jeopardized their chances of making it to the playoffs.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laggard, such as: bolting, breathless, brisk, dizzy, fast, fleet, flying.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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