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laggard

UK /ˈlæɡəd/US /ˈlæɡɚd/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

•
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. — 1752
•
Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.
- The laggard broilers are euthanized and incinerated.

noun1

•
One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or more than the others in a group.
- Blushing I look upon my poor Resolves, A Laggard in the Race, and faintly striving To follow Excellence that soars so high. — 1733

forms

laggards · more laggard · most laggard

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