Laggard

usgb/ˈlæɡərd/
noun

A person who is slow or late in doing something.

She was always the laggard of the group, arriving last at every stop.
Visual representation of "laggard" - A person who is slow or late in doing something

Often appears as...

  • be a laggard
  • laggard in the race
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Negative Tone

Laggard often implies a critique of slowness, suggesting lack of effort or motivation.

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Don't be the laggard who holds everyone back.
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Not Just Speed

'Laggard' implies more than being slow; it suggests consistently falling behind others.

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Even with reminders, he remained the laggard of the project team.
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Group Comparisons

Use 'laggard' to compare someone's pace with that of a group, often unfavorably.

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In group assignments, a laggard can reduce the overall efficiency.
Visual representation of the word "Laggard"

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