ploddingly
- adverb
- /ˈplɑːdɪŋli/
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pesadamente
- He completed the task ploddingly, his slow pace reflecting his lack of enthusiasm for the project.
Examples
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The students moved ploddingly through the dense textbook, struggling to grasp the complex concepts.
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He ploddingly completed each task on his list, never rushing or cutting corners.
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She ploddingly read through the lengthy report, struggling to maintain focus.
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The story moves ploddingly, without much excitement or variation in pace.
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He walked ploddingly through the mud.
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She completed the task ploddingly.
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She walked ploddingly through the mud, each step heavy and laborious as she made her way home.
Synonyms
23
3.0
In a tired way that shows little energy
12
1.2
In a slow relaxed way that uses little energy
3
7.0
In a slow, relaxed way with little energy
3
5.7
In a way that shows little energy or interest
3
3.6
Slowly and with little energy
2
7.8
To speak or move slowly and heavily in an awkward, boring way
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
In a slow, heavy way that shows little energy
Moving in a slow, heavy way that feels boring
Moving slowly and without much energy
Move or act slowly with little energy
In a dull, boring way with little interest
In a slow way that lasts longer than expected
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Etymology
Ploddingly comes from the simple verb plod, which meant 'to walk slowly with heavy steps', like someone trudging through mud. So, to do something ploddingly is to do it in a slow, heavy, and often dull way.