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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 Mr Athwal contained dirty communal areas, lights that did not work and fire alarms hanging loose from the ceiling.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024

Erika Thompson is dressed in an open denim button-down, with her hair hanging loose around her face, as she reaches with her bare hands into a swarm of bees.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2021

Zooming from her home in Manhattan Beach, Calif., she’s wearing a sparkly silver top, her blond hair hanging loose over her shoulders; behind her, a couple of acoustic guitars lean against a sage-colored wall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2021

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

I remember the two of them were in full uniform—Metias with his jacket open and shirt hanging loose; Thomas neatly buttoned up, with his hair carefully slicked back.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

hanging loose

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