laggardness

/ˈlæɡərdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being slow, backward, or falling behind.
    • The company's laggardness in adopting green technology hurt its reputation.
    • The laggardness of the old computer system frustrated the entire office.
    • His laggardness in completing assignments annoyed his teammates.
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