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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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