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Laggard

//ˈlæɡɚd// adj, noun

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.

    "But come let's wing our Steps with utmost Speed, The swiftest Haste is laggard to the Deed."

  2. 2
    Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.

    "The laggard broilers are euthanized and incinerated."

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

    "1733, William Havard, Scanderbeg: A Tragedy, London: J. Watts, Act II, Scene 4, p. 17, Blushing I look upon my poor Resolves, A Laggard in the Race, and faintly striving To follow Excellence that soars so high."

  2. 2
    someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From lag + -ard.

Etymology 2

From lag + -ard.

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