sluggish

adj.

1. Displaying little movement or activity; slow; inactive: a sluggish stream; sluggish growth.
2. Lacking alertness, vigor, or energy; inert or indolent.
3. Slow to perform or respond to stimulation.

[Middle English, probably from slugge, lazy person. See slug².]

sluggishly slug'gish·ly adv.
sluggishness slug'gish·ness n.

A state in the economy in which the growth is slow, flat or declining. The term can refer to the economy as a whole or a component of the economy, such as weak housing starts.

Investopedia Says:

When the economy is in a sluggish state, it is generally harmful for a business since consumers and other businesses are less likely to purchase its products. A sluggish economy also has a negative effect on the labor market as businesses are less willing to hire more staff in times of weak economic growth.

Financial media often use the term "sluggish economy". For example, you will often see headlines like "Economy Sluggish due to Rising Oil Prices."

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adjective

1. Characterized by reduced economic activity: down, dull, off, slack, slow, soft. See increase/decrease.
2. Lacking mental and physical alertness and activity: hebetudinous, lethargic, stupid, stuporous, torpid. Slang dopey. See action/inaction.
3. Resistant to exertion and activity: fainéant, idle, indolent, lazy, shiftless, slothful, sluggard. Informal do-nothing. Idioms: bone lazy. See action/inaction, industrious/lazy.

adj

Definition: dull, slow-moving
Antonyms: active, alert, brisk, energetic, fast, lively, spirited

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Dansk (Danish)
adj. - træg, trægt flydende, doven, sløv, langsom

Nederlands (Dutch)
langzaam, traag, sloom, gezapig

Français (French)
adj. - léthargique, lent, engorgé, stagnant, (Fin) qui stagne

Deutsch (German)
adj. - träge, flau

Ελληνική (Greek)
adj. - αργοκίνητος, βραδυκίνητος, νωθρός

Italiano (Italian)
lento, indolente, inerte

Português (Portuguese)
adj. - indolente (m), sem energia, mole (m), apático (m)

Русский (Russian)
ленивый, медлительный, застойный, вялый, медленно срабатывающий

Español (Spanish)
adj. - lento, indolente, holgazán, flojo, inactivo

Svenska (Swedish)
adj. - lat, långsam, trög, besvärlig, trögflytande, stillastående

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
偷懒的, 迟钝的, 懒惰的

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
adj. - 偷懶的, 遲鈍的, 懶惰的

한국어 (Korean)
adj. - 게으른, 기능이 둔한, (움직임이) 느린

日本語 (Japanese)
adj. - のろい, 流れがゆっくりの, 不活発な, 不振の, 怠け者の, 怠惰な

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(صفه) بطيء أو راكد, كسلان أو بليد‏

עברית (Hebrew)
adj. - ‮עצל, איטי, נרפה‬

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