Definitions for laggard
ˈlæg ərdlag·gard

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dawdler, drone, laggard, lagger, trailer, pokeadjective

   someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

2. dilatory, laggard, poky, pokeyadjective

   wasting time

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. laggardnoun

   Someone who lags behind; someone who takes more time than is necessary.

2. laggardadjective

   Hanging back; loitering.

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1. laggard

   A laggard is a person or thing that is lacking behind, moving slowly, or late in performing or achieving things. It could refer to someone who doesn't keep up with others in a group, or a company slow to adopt new technologies or methods. The term is often used to point out sluggishness or delay.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Laggardadjective

   slow; sluggish; backward

2. Laggardnoun

   one who lags; a loiterer

3. Etymology: [Lag + -ard.]

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of laggard in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of laggard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of laggard in a Sentence

1. Getachew Belay:

   Historically, Africa has been a laggard to accept new agricultural technologies. For GM crops, much of the problem lies in the perception, exaggerated fear and conflicting messages sent to policy making.

2. Sergio Marchionne:

   I think Kimi has got to show a higher level of commitment to the process, there are days when I think he's a bit of a laggard, but we'll see. I am going to talk to him today, we'll see what happens.

3. Michael James:

   In spite of the disappointment from the financials, which have been and continue to be a laggard ... there's still relative strength.

4. Larry Glazer:

   State Street is a notable laggard in adviser support, given State Street’s scale and first mover advantage as an ETF pioneer, they have abysmal adviser support. It's almost a laughing matter in the industry.

5. Steven Leung , sales director:

   Jack Ma’s reappearance has given investors peace of mind after a lot of rumours, allowing them to pile into the stock which had been a laggard in the market.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=laggard
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Laggard
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laggard
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=laggard