"Slowness" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "slowness" refers to the quality of being slow in movement, progress, or action. It is a lack of speed, hastiness, or promptness. It can also imply a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or initiative.
Synonyms: lassitude, sluggishness, lethargy, inertia, tardiness.
Example sentences:
The traffic jam caused a lot of slowness in our commute to work.
The slowness of the circus means it's hard for us to finish the show on time.
After a heavy meal, he felt a sense of slowness in his body.
5 Examples of "Slowness" in a Sentence:
The poor transportation system in the large city is a major contributor to the slowness of getting around the city.
The new employee struggled with slowness of thought and difficulty making quick decisions in the fast-paced work environment.
The slowness of the receptionist, who seemed uninterested in helping customers, led to a decrease in sales for the company.
Despite the efforts of the instructors, the slowness of the student's progress was a concern for his parents.
The age of the computer, which was running outdated software, was a significant contributor to the slowness of its performance.
A person who is considered to be slow in thought, action, or movement; someone who is not very competent or quick-witted.
Having or showing a slow and steady pace: <br><br> Example: The slowest runner in the race finished last.
The word "slowing" is a present participle or a gerund form of the verb "slow". It means:<br><br> Becoming slower or increasing in slowness.<br> Gradually decreasing in speed, rate, or rate of growth.<br> Becoming less fast or less intense.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The traffic on the road was slowing down due to the heavy rain.<br> The economy is slowing due to the global recession.<br> The pace of the project is slowing down.
Adverb<br><br>Meanting: moving or done at a rate that is gradually reduced, becoming less and less quickly, but still gradually and not suddenly.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- She spoke slowly and clearly so that everyone could understand her.<br>- The children played with the ball slowly, laughing and having fun.
Pronounced: /sloʊz/<br><br>Meaning: (adjective) Moving or done at a moderate pace that is slower than average.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The traffic is moving very slow because of the roadworks ahead.<br> He runs slow compared to his friends, but he's trying to improve his speed.<br> The slow cooker allows you to prepare a meal over a long period of time.
A rather uncommon word!<br><br>A slubberdegullion is a person who is dirty and slovenly in their appearance, habits, or behavior. Essentially, it's a person who is unclean, unkempt, and possibly somewhat contemptible.
A thick, viscous liquid or semi-solid, typically consisting of mud or sewage that has been partially decayed.
出 of alignment or position; turned or twisted in a wrong direction. <br><br>Example: The loose screw had somehow slued the entire machine out of balance.
I'm not familiar with the word "slues". It's possible that it may be a misspelling or a very rare or obscure word. Can you please provide more context or information about where you encountered this word? I'll do my best to help you understand its meaning.