la
ggard
Plural
laggards
1
a person, organization, or entity that moves, acts, or responds more slowly than others
- He was the laggard in the race, finishing well after the others.
- Companies that are laggards in adopting new technology risk falling behind competitors.
- She felt like a laggard as her classmates completed the project quickly.
- The laggard in the group struggled to keep up with the pace of the hike.
- Governments should not be laggards in addressing climate change.