Synonyms for

Slumping

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

Definition

The act of slouching or sitting heavily with a drooping posture.

Synonyms & similar words

decline correct slidedown slouch sink falloff slump slouching drooping sagging stooping bending leaning hunching lounging lolling dangling flouncing flop sinking settling hanging collapsing wilting

Example sentences

  1. He is slumping in his chair because he's tired.
  2. She slumped onto the couch after a long day.
  3. The team's performance is slumping lately.
  4. The flowers are slumping over because they need water.
  5. He slumped forward in defeat.

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  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. - Helen Keller
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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