SLOWNESS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SLOWNESS?

Need another word that means the same as “slowness”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “slowness” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Slowness” are: awkwardness, clumsiness, ineptitude, ineptness, maladroitness, deliberateness, deliberation, unhurriedness, backwardness, retardation, subnormality

Slowness as a Noun

Definitions of "Slowness" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “slowness” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.
• The quality of moving or operating at a low speed.
• Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training.
• Lack of understanding or intellect; dullness.
• The quality of taking a long time.
• A rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry.

Synonyms of "Slowness" as a noun (11 Words)

awkwardness	Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape. There was a moment of awkwardness.
backwardness	Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities. Technological backwardness.
clumsiness	The quality of being done in a way that lacks skill or finesse. In an impressive display of clumsiness I managed to spill peppermint tea on my desk.
deliberateness	A rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry.
deliberation	Planning something carefully and intentionally. It was the deliberation of his act that was insulting.
ineptitude	Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training. The officials displayed remarkable ineptitude.
ineptness	The quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose.
maladroitness	Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training.
retardation	The action of delaying or slowing the progress or development of something. The goals of treatment include retardation of disease progression.
subnormality	Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.
unhurriedness	A rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry.

Usage Examples of "Slowness" as a noun

• Elizabeth made her way upstairs with painful slowness.
• The minutes passed with agonizing slowness.
• He was mocked for his slowness in class.
• People complained about the slowness of the service.
• The slowness of the car.

Associations of "Slowness" (30 Words)

bored	Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence. Bored with life.
dilatory	Slow to act. They resorted to dilatory tactics forcing a postponement of peace talks.
dullness	The quality of not perceiving things distinctly. Dullness of comprehension.
easygoing	Relaxed and informal in attitude or standards. An easygoing teacher who allowed extra time for assignments.
fidget	A person who fidgets. Captain Osborne had the fidgets.
idler	Person who does no work.
inactive	(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct. Inactive machinery.
indolence	Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness. My failure is probably due to my own indolence.
indolent	Disinclined to work or exertion. They were indolent and addicted to a life of pleasure.
laggard	Someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind. A bell to summon laggard children to school.
late	Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature used especially of dead languages. Mrs Halford late of the County Records Office.
lazy	Characterized by lack of effort or activity. Too lazy to wash the dishes.
leisurely	Not hurried or forced. Couples strolled leisurely along.
lifeless	Not having the capacity to support life. His lifeless body was taken from the river.
loafer	A person who avoids work and spends their time idly. His handmade Italian loafers.
loosen	(with reference to the bowels) make or become relaxed prior to excretion. Loosen the tension on a rope.
lout	An uncouth and aggressive man or boy. He ended up brawling with a lout outside a curry house.
ponderous	Labored and dull. The show is loaded down with ponderous one liners.
relaxed	Free from tension and anxiety. We were having a great time and feeling very relaxed.
retired	(of a place) quiet and secluded. He lead a simple and retired life.
slack	Having many sexual encounters or relationships (typically used of a woman). Slack water.
slacken	Make slack as by lessening tension or firmness. He slackened his grip.
slothful	Lazy. Slothful employees.
sluggish	Lacking energy or alertness. Alex woke late feeling tired and sluggish.
stagnate	Cause to stagnate. There are marshes that stagnate the waters.
tardy	Slow in action or response; sluggish. Please forgive this tardy reply.
torpid	(of an animal) dormant, especially during hibernation. The animal need not lie around in a torpid state vulnerable to attack.
unanimated	Not animated or enlivened; dull. His unanimated rhetorical style.
unhurried	Relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste. Spoke in a calm and unhurried voice.