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Lacking in speed
“We walked at a slow speed as we were not in a hurry.”
Lasting or taking a long time
“The evolution of humankind has been a slow process that occurred over hundreds of thousands of years.”
To be running behind schedule
“Progress on our project has been slow due to several delays.”
Not predisposed to understand, think, or learn
“You might have to explain the situation to Alexia several times as she is rather slow.”
Boring and rather dull in nature
“The terribly slow plot caused many to leave the cinema before the movie had even ended.”
(slow to) Feeling hesitant about doing something
“Many were slow to voice their disapproval for fear of reprisals.”
Lacking energy, liveliness or animation
“Business is usually slow during the night shift.”
(of a place) Lacking in progression or development
“It was a slow and isolated town that had remained largely the same for decades.”
Lacking energy or enthusiasm
In detail, describing each step precisely and in order
Incapable of, or indisposed to, quick and effective action
Irresolute and hesitant
Slow and clumsy because of great weight
In a state of comfort and relaxation
Not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
Chronic
Failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations
Feeling mentally confused or dizzy
Requiring effort or labor
Unable or insufficient to produce any effect or result
To cause to proceed or move at a slower pace
“Unfortunately, every company has employees that actually slow the productivity of everyone else.”
To live or work less actively or intensely
“I had a rest after my workout to allow my heart rate to slow.”
To reduce the rate or velocity of something
“Our car would slow to a halt after it ran out of gas.”
Completely disrupt
To decrease in size, amount, value, or degree
Fail to keep up with another or others in movement or development
To decrease in feeling or strength
Die down; let up
To diminish the price, value or amount of
Moving or proceeding at a notably slow speed
“The bus was moving slow, and we were all getting impatient.”
Behind schedule
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