sluggish start

Frequency: 7.812.7 per million words

a slow beginning to a process or event

sluggishADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

start

Examples (10)

  • The team had a sluggish start to the season, losing their first three games.
  • Despite the initial hype, the new product experienced a sluggish start in the market.
  • The economy showed signs of recovery, but the sluggish start of the year raised concerns.
  • After a sluggish start, the runner found their rhythm and finished strong.
  • The company is hoping to overcome the sluggish start and achieve its annual targets.
  • The project faced a sluggish start due to funding issues.
  • The sluggish start of the negotiations made diplomats pessimistic about reaching an agreement.
  • The sluggish start of the butterfly's metamorphosis puzzled the entomologists.
  • We need to analyze why we had such a sluggish start and implement corrective actions.
  • The sluggish start of the construction project has delayed the opening of the new facility.