laggard
Meaning
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- Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
- Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.
Synonyms
hanging back
one who arrives late
useless person
dilly-dallier
dillydallier
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlæɡəd/
Etymology
From lag + -ard.
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