Pronunciation: /ˈlæɡərd/
noun a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
A1 The laggard in the race finished last.
A2 The laggard student struggled to keep up with the rest of the class.
B1 The company's laggard in sales is being closely monitored by management.
B2 The laggard project is causing delays in the overall timeline.
C1 The laggard in productivity was given additional training to improve their performance.
C2 The laggard investor missed out on the opportunity to capitalize on the market trends.
adjective sluggish or slow in movement or progress
A1 The laggard turtle finally reached the finish line.
A2 The laggard student always handed in assignments late.
B1 The laggard team fell behind in the competition due to their slow progress.
B2 The laggard company struggled to keep up with its competitors in the market.
C1 The laggard economy was unable to recover quickly from the recession.
C2 The laggard development of new technology hindered the company's growth potential.
formal The laggard in the group struggled to keep up with the rest of the team.
informal Don't be a laggard and finish your work on time.
slang That guy is such a laggard, always falling behind everyone else.
figurative The company's outdated technology made it a laggard in the industry.
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