exhibit sluggishness
[/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/]
verb phrase
demonstrar lentidão
1. to show or display a state of being slow, inactive, or lacking energy or responsiveness
The economy continues to exhibit sluggishness despite recent policy changes.
A economia continua a demonstrar lentidão apesar das mudanças políticas recentes.
2. to reveal or manifest lack of speed or vigor in movement, thought, or action
The patient's reflexes exhibited sluggishness after the medication.
Os reflexos do paciente exibiram lentidão após a medicação.
3. to display a state of apathy, lethargy, or reduced productivity
The sales team exhibited sluggishness in the first quarter of the year.
A equipe de vendas demonstrou lentidão no primeiro trimestre do ano.
In Brazilian Portuguese, this expression is frequently used in economic and business discourse to describe market conditions, corporate performance, or systemic inefficiencies. In American English, the phrase is commonly applied to economic cycles, weather-related lethargy, or individual productivity. The concept carries neutral to negative connotations depending on context, often suggesting need for improvement or change.
NYC Slang
move slow; drag ass; take it easy (when referring to intentional slowness)
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