laggardly

/ˈlæɡərdli/
adverb
  1. In a slow or backward manner; falling behind others.
    • She laggardly adopted the new software, preferring her old methods.
    • The economy grew laggardly compared to neighboring countries.
    • The team laggardly completed the project, missing every deadline.
adjective
  1. Having the qualities of a laggard; slow or backward.
    • They made a laggardly attempt to fix the problem after it was too late.
    • His laggardly attitude toward studying caused his grades to drop.
    • The company's laggardly approach to customer service drove away clients.
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