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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

laggard

/ˈlæɡərd/ noun · British & US
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What does laggard mean?

noun

A person who is slow to learn or understand; a person who is slow in movement or action. A person who is slow to adopt or implement new ideas or technologies.

Example

"The laggard student struggled to keep up with the rest of the class."

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