laggards

[/ˈlæɡərdz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: laggard)
retardatários
1. people who make slow progress and fall behind others
The laggards in the race were left far behind.
Os retardatários na corrida ficaram muito para trás.
2. individuals or entities that are slow to adopt changes or improvements
Technology laggards are struggling to compete in the modern market.
Os retardatários em tecnologia estão tendo dificuldade em competir no mercado moderno.
3. performers or participants who are among the slowest or worst
The laggards of the class will need extra tutoring.
Os retardatários da turma precisarão de aulas extras.
The term 'laggards' is commonly used in business, technology, and development contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. In development economics, it refers to countries slower to industrialize. The term can carry negative connotations and is often used in competitive or performance-measurement contexts.
NYC Slang
slugs, slackers, slow movers
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stragglersslowpokesdawdlersunderperformersbackward nations (in development context)
Antonyms / Antônimos
leadersfrontrunnerspioneerspace-settersoverachievers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retardatários
most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
atrasados
informal alternative, though can be offensive in social context
Portugal
retardatários
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
lentos
more literal translation emphasizing slowness

Related Words

laglaggingslowdelaybehindslack

Related Idioms & Phrases

lagging behind the pack
falling behind the curve
playing catch-up
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