laggards

The word “laggards” has 2 syllables: lag-gards

It's pronounced as /ˈlæɡərdz/

What is synonym and antonym for laggards?

In the thesaurus, “laggards” has 21 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for laggards along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for laggards

crawlers
dalliers
dawdlers
delayers
draggers
idlers
laggers
latecomers
lazybones
lingerers
loafers
loiterers
loungers
plodders
procrastinators
slouches
slowpokes
sluggards
slugs
snails
stragglers

Antonyms for laggards

go-getters
hurriers
hustlers
rushers
scramblers
speeders
speedsters

Meanings of laggards

noun
1. One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or than the others in a group.

Example Sentences

Laggards in the technology sector risk falling behind in the rapidly evolving market.
The company's outdated practices identified them as laggards in the industry.
Despite advancements in renewable energy, some countries remain laggards in transitioning to sustainable power sources.
The teacher provided additional support to help laggards catch up with their peers.
In any innovation cycle, there will always be laggards who are slow to adopt new technologies.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laggards, such as: crawlers, dalliers, dawdlers, delayers, draggers, go-getters, hurriers.

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