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languished

VERB

droop; become dull, listless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deteriorate dwindle fail faint rot suffer weaken wither

STRONG

brood decline desire despond ebb fade fag flag grieve hanker hunger long pine repine sicken sigh snivel sorrow tucker waste wilt yearn

WEAK

be disregarded be neglected conk out die on vine fag out fizzle out go soft go to pieces knock out waste away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build develop grow

STRONG

be happy delight despise dislike hate improve increase rise strengthen

WEAK

flourish

Example Sentences

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The tradition languished through civil war and dictatorship but came back as Spain returned to democracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

But he said the company's stock price had "languished" due to issues unrelated to the performance of its music business, which could all be "addressed with this transaction".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The largest digital asset by market capitalization, like the S&P 500 and most stocks, has languished in risk-averse trading since the start of the Iran war on Feb. 28.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He adds that when fans have a choice, they will discover new genres and music cultures that may have otherwise languished in obscurity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

It’ll give me the feeling that I’ve accomplished something, that I haven’t just languished in the ER.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini