4
dragging(adjective, slow, boring, tedious, late)
4
gradual(dull, late, slowness, behind)
4
shiftless(adjective, dull, careless, indifferent, idle)
4
unhasty(adjective, easy, gentle, slow, relaxed)
3
apathetic(adjective, dull, quiet, easy, careless)
3
creeping
3
dull(adjective, low, careless, indifferent, idle)
3
easy(relaxed, slowness, unhurried)
3
easygoing
3
inattentive(adjective, dull, slow, careless, sluggish)
3
listless(adjective, dull, quiet, easy, heavy)
3
long(adjective, slow, boring, tedious, late)
3
non-punctual
3
overdue(adjective, dull, slow, late, tardy)
3
passive(adjective, dull, quiet, easy, careless)
3
poking(adjective, slow)
3
reluctant
3
slow-going(adjective, slow, fast, remiss, tardy)
3
slow-paced(adjective, slow, fast, remiss, tardy)
3
tarrying(adjective, slow, remiss, tardy, remaining)
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