slowers
Things that decelerate
Slowers are things that reduce speed or cause delay.
Traffic slowers include speed bumps and narrow lanes.
A person can be a slower—someone who holds back progress or takes their time: The slowers in the group lagged behind on the trail.
The word is uncommon, with "slowdowns" or specific terms usually preferred.
Something blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- delayEnforced waiting period
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
restraint · constraint · limitation · interference · encumbrance · deterrent · drag · complication
Organized and deliberate
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- carefulExercising caution and attention
systematic · measured · prudent · purposeful · circumspect · scrupulous · painstaking · gradual
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
- jamCooked fruit spread
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
- tailbackCongested vehicle queue
backup · roadwork · construction · signals · speed bumps · school zones · crosswalks · intersections
Done without urgency
- unhurriedTaking one's time
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- meanderingFollowing a winding course
- languidWeak and without vigor
dawdling · sauntering · ambling · strolling · moseying · plodding · shuffling · loping
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
restfulness · placidity · composure · repose · gentleness · harmony · contentment · ease
obstacle
Something blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- delayEnforced waiting period
inhibition · restraint · constraint · limitation · interference · encumbrance · deterrent · drag · complication · friction
methodical
Organized and deliberate
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
careful · systematic · measured · prudent · purposeful · circumspect · scrupulous · painstaking · gradual · incremental
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
- jamCooked fruit spread
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
tailback · backup · roadwork · construction · signals · speed bumps · school zones · crosswalks · intersections · rush hour
leisurely
Done without urgency
- unhurriedTaking one's time
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- meanderingFollowing a winding course
languid · dawdling · sauntering · ambling · strolling · moseying · plodding · shuffling · loping · relaxed
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
quietude · restfulness · placidity · composure · repose · gentleness · harmony · contentment · ease · meditation
slowersaccelerators
Things that speed up
speeders · quickeners · hasteners · boosters · catalysts
slowersfacilitators
Those who aid progress
enablers · expediters · advancers · promoters · drivers
- slowed downReduced velocity
- slower than molassesExtremely, comically unhurried
- slowed upDecreased in velocity
- slower reflexesReduced response speed
- slowed breathingDecreased respiratory rate
- slower metabolismDecreased bodily energy expenditure