Noun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
the pace of things that move relatively slowly
Source: WordNetBeware of sluggishness, annoyance and impatience, since they are the keys of all the evils. The person who commits sluggishness and slackness never at all discharges any rights (obligations); and the one who gets annoyed and restless, does never at all remain patient over the right. Muhammad al-Baqir
As iron cast into fire loses its rust and becomes glowing white, so he who turns completely to God is stripped of his sluggishness and changed into a new man. Thomas à Kempis
the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends Source: Internet
the sluggishness of the economy Source: Internet
the sluggishness of the compass in the Arctic cold Source: Internet
Environmental groups are blasting the prolonged tax perks as a corporate handout, essentially rewarding refineries despite their sluggishness on a changeover that could slash tailpipe emissions along the polluted Wasatch Front. Source: Internet