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limping

ADJECTIVE

halting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awkward clumsy labored stumbling tentative

STRONG

bumbling faltering lumbering slow stammering stuttering vacillating wavering

WEAK

claudicant doubtful gauche imperfect indecisive inept irresolute maladroit uncertain unhandy vacillatory wooden

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adroit clever dexterous easy graceful

WEAK

flowing smooth unhesitating

ADJECTIVE

lame

Synonyms

STRONG

bruised disabled game halt hobbling impaired injured pained sore stiff

WEAK

gimpy

Antonyms

WEAK

agile mobile

Example Sentences

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Can you beat our London Marathon quiz, or will you be limping to the finish?

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

That season, the Rockets were limping along below .500 when they decided to sink to the bottom of the standings, losing 27 of their last 36 games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The U.S. unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs last month, the second-largest monthly decline since the Covid-19 pandemic and a fresh warning that the labor market continues to struggle after limping through 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Pity it now goes for one more triple lutz that leaves the series limping.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

She was limping in her right hind leg.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

limping

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