Vocabulary
Sluggish
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
slow-moving or inactive.
Urdu meaning
کاہل، سست، ہلکا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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AS Pakistan experiences sluggish economic growth, there is a growing trend of impatience being presented as policy advice.
Dawn Editorials —
Growth prescription
— 2026-02-04
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But the general crisis has been of comparatively sluggish growth (ie, averaged out spurts and troughs), rather than none at all, espe cially in labour incomes.That is until this preceding decade (20152025).
Dawn Editorials —
A lost decade
— 2026-01-05
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But, it is always better to be cautious than to regret later.With imports resurging despite sluggish growth, the tradeoff for maintaining a tighter monetary stance may be a weaker exchange rate.
Dawn Editorials —
Caution for now
— 2025-10-29
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AS a response to sluggish growth, a well-trodden and worn-out narrative regarding the need for an industrial policy is again making the rounds in official circles.
Dawn Editorials —
Industrial policy a relic
— 2025-09-12
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While the SBP notes positive trends in the economy and broadly sees things in the targeted or sustainable ranges, it has kept the policy rate unchanged amid sluggish economic activity.
Dawn Editorials —
Flawed monetary policy
— 2025-09-03
Synonyms
inactive, quiet, slow, slow-moving, slack, flat, depressed, stagnant, static
Curator example
“a sluggish stream”
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