8
crawling(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
8
dilatory(adjective, dull, slow, boring, tedious)
8
plodding(noun, verb, adjective, slow, slowness)
8
protracted(adjective, dull, great, continue, low)
8
remaining(verb, adjective, outstanding, persistent, lasting)
8
slack(dull, slow, late, lazy, remiss)
7
chronic(adjective, continue, fixed, persistent, lasting)
7
prolonged(adjective, dull, great, continue, low)
6
creeping(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
6
lagging(verb, slow, remiss, tardy)
6
leisurely(adjective, slow, late, remiss, tardy)
6
long-drawn-out(adjective, dull, great, low, slow)
6
remiss(slow, late, lazy, tardy, procrastinating)
6
tarriance
6
time-consuming(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
5
continuing(verb, adjective, continue, fixed, persistent)
5
extended(adjective, extensive, expanded, protracted, prolonged)
5
hesitating(verb, procrastinating)
5
indolent
5
overlong(adjective, great, slow, boring, high)
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