laggardism

/læɡərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being a laggard; a tendency to procrastinate or be slow to act.

“The company’s laggardism in adopting new technology hindered its ability to compete with its rivals.”

Synonyms

  • inertia
  • torpor

Antonyms

  • alacrity
  • promptness