lag·gard 
/ˈlægɚd/ noun
plural lag·gards /ˈlægɚd/ noun [count] somewhat old-fashioned : a person or thing that does not go or move as quickly as others
▪ The company has been a laggard in developing new products.
▪ The company has been a laggard in developing new products.
— laggard adjective [more laggard; most laggard]
▪ He was laggard [=slow] in payment of his debts.
▪ He was laggard [=slow] in payment of his debts.
