1. the quality or state of being slow in movement, action, or progress
2. the quality of being slow to understand or learn

Examples

• The slowness of the internet connection frustrated the students.
• His slowness in completing the project caused delays.
• The turtle’s slowness is actually an advantage for survival.
• She was patient with her student’s slowness in grasping the concept.
• The slowness of the healing process worried the doctor.
• Traffic slowness during rush hour is expected.
• The slowness of government response angered citizens.