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laggard (s) (noun), laggards (pl)
A person or something that does not go or move as quickly as others: The auto company has been accused of being a laggard in developing new models.

Mark's supervisor told him that if he weren't such a laggard, he would have finished his assignment on time.

Someone who is sluggish and loiters.
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laggard, laggards
Moving around or doing something very slowly without energy or in sluggish way. (1)
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