slowness

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand der Langsamkeit bezeichnet; kann sich als Mangel an Geschwindigkeit, als bewusst gemächliches Tempo oder als Verzögerung in der geistigen oder körperlichen Entwicklung zeigen.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being slow, which can manifest as a lack of speed, a deliberate unhurried pace, or a delay in mental or physical development.

unzählbar

1. Lack of skill due to insufficient trainingB2formal

   A state of being unskillful or clumsy as a result of not having enough practice or instruction.

   Ungeübtheit

   • His slowness in learning the new software was due to a lack of training.
   • The apprentice's slowness was expected, given his limited experience.
   • She overcame her initial slowness by attending extra workshops.

   Antonymeadeptnessdexterityexpertisemasteryproficiencyskillfulness

2. Lack of haste or hurryB1formal

   A rate or pace that demonstrates an absence of urgency or speed.

   Langsamkeit

   • The slowness of the traffic made us late for the appointment.
   • He walked with a deliberate slowness, enjoying the scenery.
   • The slowness of the process frustrated everyone involved.

   Synonymedeliberatenessdilatorinessleisurelinessunhurriedness

   Antonymecelerityfastnesshastehurryquicknessrapidityspeedswiftnessurgency

3. Delayed intellectual developmentC1formalmedical

   A condition characterized by a lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

   Verlangsamte intellektuelle Entwicklung

   • The child's slowness in learning to read was evaluated by a specialist.
   • Slowness in cognitive development can be addressed with early intervention.
   • The doctor explained that the slowness was not a permanent condition.

   Synonymebackwardnessfeeblemindednessretardation