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limp

[limp] / lɪmp /
ADJECTIVE
not stiff; weak
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flabby listless soft supple
STRONG
bending debilitated drooping enervated exhausted flimsy floppy languishing limber loose plastic relaxed slack spent tired weakened wearied yielding
WEAK
droopy ductile feeble flaccid flexible flexuous impressible infirm languid lax lethargic pliable pliant spiritless unsubstantial worn-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
firm hard rigid
STRONG
activated active animated energized fresh invigorated lively refreshed restored saved solid stiff straight strong taut tight
WEAK
inflexible unbending
NOUN
faltering walk
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hitch
STRONG
falter floppy gimp halt hobble lameness
WEAK
bad wheel flat wheel
VERB
walk with faltering step
Synonyms
STRONGEST
falter hobble hop shuffle stagger stumble waddle
STRONG
clump dodder flag gimp halt hitch lag scuff shamble teeter totter
WEAK
walk lamely
Antonyms
STRONGEST
run

Example Sentences

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The Lakers don’t need him showing up in three weeks trying to save this season on a limp and a prayer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It wasn't the same limp performance we saw against Japan.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Moody sprawled still on the turf, his arms limp by his side.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

That is especially true in China, due to limp demand and weak sales amid a frosty economic landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

It is James, his thin body lying limp.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone