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hanging loose

ADJECTIVE
adaptable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compliant flexible malleable resilient versatile
WEAK
adjustable all around alterable can-do changeable conformable convertible ductile easygoing modifiable moldable plastic pliable pliant supple tractable variable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inflexible rigid stiff
WEAK
intractable unadaptable
ADJECTIVE
flexible
Synonyms
WEAK
acquiescent adjustable amenable biddable complaisant compliant discretionary docile gentle going every which way like putty in hands manageable open rolling with punches tractable variable
Antonyms
WEAK
brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant rigid stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding
ADJECTIVE
tractable
Synonyms
WEAK
acquiescent amenable biddable complaisant compliant controllable docile ductile facile flexible game going along with governable malleable meek obedient persuadable plastic pliable pliant putty in hands rolling with punches subdued submissive tame tractile willing workable yielding
Antonyms
WEAK
intractable obstinate stubborn uncontrollable unmanageable unruly

Example Sentences

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The BBC found flats owned by him contained dirty communal areas, lights that did not work and fire alarms hanging loose from the ceiling.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024

The great and powerful Danny O’Fallon paced the cramped locker room, his sweater and jeans hanging loose, his eyes tight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2019

Only instead of refusing to take off a wedding gown, it was a worn-out robe I rattled around in, with one of the pockets hanging loose.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2018

Helen’s fondness for hanging loose was fine by me—it was so unselfconscious and natural, and onstage it fed into the character—and it was also fine with Jack Shepherd, who was playing Arthur.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2016

The back was tall and square, with a tarpaulin hanging loose to conceal whatever might be inside.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz