Slackest

The superlative form of the adjective 'slack', meaning the least active, careful, or diligent; characterized by a lack of firmness or tautness; negligent or careless in performing a duty or task. It suggests a state of being loose, relaxed, or lacking in tension, both literally (e.g., a slack rope) and figuratively (e.g., slack performance). It can also imply a lack of demand or business activity. The word emphasizes the extreme degree of inactivity, neglect, or looseness compared to others or a standard.

Slackest meaning with examples

• The construction crew delivered the slackest work performance of the year, with many tasks left unfinished, deadlines missed, and a general lack of attention to detail. The project manager expressed extreme disappointment with the team's poor execution, threatening contract penalties if improvements were not immediately observed.
• During the economic downturn, the manufacturing plant saw the slackest demand in its history, forcing the company to implement significant layoffs. Production slowed dramatically, and the factory floor was eerily quiet as workers struggled to remain employed with all orders almost non-existent.
• Compared to her consistently high standards, her exam preparation was the slackest she had ever undertaken, resulting in a poor grade. She later attributed this to a series of distractions and a lack of proper planning that led to the poor quality of her preparation efforts.
• The security guard on duty showed the slackest vigilance when the doors were left unattended for long periods. This lapse in proper conduct put the building's occupants at high risk.
• The team displayed the slackest effort, the one showing the least diligence in their pursuit of the championship game. The lack of training and motivation led to a disappointing loss with no indication of even giving their best shot.