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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Some limped on one foot, while others tried to get used to a new plastic leg.

From Barron's

Lyon limped off soon after the restart after pulling a hamstring in sliding to save a boundary.

From Barron's

I can understand why he is so angry, because Spurs were so limp and offered so little in that game.

From BBC

“He’s limping around with the cast on his leg.”

From Los Angeles Times

Newcastle put in a limp performance after Howe sent out his team to be compact rather than bold at the Stadium of Light.

From BBC