slow acceleration

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

Refers to a car's inability to gain speed quickly.

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Examples (10)

  • The car's slow acceleration makes it difficult to merge onto the highway.
  • Reviewers criticized the new model for its slow acceleration and sluggish performance.
  • A clogged fuel filter is often the cause of slow acceleration in older vehicles.
  • Compared to its competitors, this electric scooter has a noticeably slow acceleration.
  • Are you experiencing slow acceleration after the engine tune-up?
  • Due to its slow acceleration, the truck struggled to climb the steep hill.
  • One of the main drawbacks of this budget car is its slow acceleration from a standstill.
  • I'm getting frustrated with the slow acceleration; it just doesn't feel responsive.
  • We noticed the slow acceleration immediately during our test drive.
  • If the car continues to have slow acceleration, we'll need to take it back to the garage.