Word of the DayJune 8, 2026

laggard

Definition

someone who falls behind others, taking a long time to achieve a goal

Example Usage

it was a high pressure environment, the chief executive did not suffer laggards or fools

Synonyms

  • loaf
  • straggler
  • dawdler
  • shirker
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