laggard
IPA: ɫˈægɝd
noun
- One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or than the others in a group.
adjective
- Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
- (animal husbandry) Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.
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Examples of "laggard" in Sentences
- He is a laggard in his work.
- He was mocked and considered a laggard, or worse.
- How is Dallas both a national leader and state laggard
- The Euro zone economy is likely to remain laggard in 2013.
- This means that there are no official sanctions for laggards.
- Nokia is another laggard in 2012 that has stormed back this month.
- An obvious contender for the title of a laggard is undoubtedly Cyprus.
- Dentsu is an apparent laggard in the United States advertising market.
- Congressional leaders and advocates have criticized the laggard administration.
- Always looking to shake his laggard past he pursued the life of a party animal.