Synonyms for

Languished

Verb / ˈlæŋgwɪʃt / Another word for languished — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation for a long time.

Synonyms & similar words

ache pine fade languish waste yearn yen pineaway suffer pine yearn long decay weaken deteriorate decline droop fade flag flounder faint fail fall slump sink shrivel wither

Example sentences

  1. The flower languished in the heat of the sun.
  2. The prisoner languished in his cell for years before finally being released.
  3. The injured animal languished in the woods for days before being rescued.
  4. The project languished for months without any progress being made.
  5. The business languished due to the economic downturn.

Quotes

  • I languish in a hospital bed, dying of a hundred wounds. ~ Homer
  • The heart that is once broken may be repaired, but the world will always keep its eyes on the spot where the crack was. ~ Josephine K. Johnson
  • We all have times when we think we're languishing in obscurity and that nobody cares. At some level, we all feel that way, and when we do, we need to remind ourselves that we're not alone. ~ Mark Victor Hansen

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