Lagging and Laggard

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Lagging adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Usage example: the lagging pace of work on the project was worrisome

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Laggard is a synonym for lagging. In some cases you can use "Laggard" instead the word "Lagging" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: lag, lagged

Laggard adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Usage example: I hate being stuck behind laggard motorists on the freeway

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Lagging is a synonym for laggard. You can use "Lagging" instead the word "Laggard" as an adjective or a noun.

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