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Describing things which are not developing well

latency

noun

the state of existing but not being obvious or developed

backward

adjective

not developing quickly, normally, and successfully

latent

adjective

something that is latent exists but is not obvious and has not developed yet

dormant

adjective

something that is dormant is not active or developing now, but it may become active or develop in the future

stagnant

adjective

not growing or developing

underdeveloped

adjective

an underdeveloped person or body has not grown as much as it should have

stunted

adjective

unable or not allowed to develop or to do well

slow

adjective

used for saying that someone or something is not fast enough

slowly

adverb

happening or developing at a slow rate over a long period of time

stagnation

noun

a situation in which there is no progress or development

cyberloafing

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