sagging

Thân thiện

The old wooden fence is sagging under the weight of the snow.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Hanging down or bending downward, often in a loose, uneven, or drooping manner: Describes something that is not taut or upright, typically due to a loss of tension, support, or strength.
   • Weakening or declining: Can describe a state of becoming less strong, vigorous, or successful.

Usage

• The primary use is as an adjective to describe the physical state of an object or structure.
• It often implies a negative change from a former, firmer state.
• Commonly used to describe materials, structures, body parts, or economic conditions.

Examples

• Describing Physical Objects:
  • The old mattress was sagging in the middle.
  • The sagging roof needed immediate repair.
• Describing Body Parts or Posture:
  • His shoulders were sagging from fatigue.
  • She noticed the sagging skin on her arms.
• Describing Abstract Concepts:
  • The company is struggling with sagging sales.
  • There was sagging morale among the team members.

Advanced Usage

• "Sagging spirits": A state of low morale or diminished enthusiasm.
  • The constant setbacks led to sagging spirits in the office.
• "Sagging economy": An economy that is performing poorly or in decline.
  • The government introduced measures to boost the sagging economy.

Variants and Related Words

• Sag (verb): To sink, bend, or droop downward.
  • The shelf began to sag under the weight of the books.
• Sag (noun): A downward bend, curve, or dip.
  • There was a noticeable sag in the fence line.

Synonyms

• Drooping: Hanging down limply.
• Slumping: Sinking or falling heavily.
• Wilting: Becoming limp, often from heat or lack of water (for plants); can be used figuratively for energy.
• Flagging: Losing strength or vitality.

Antonyms

• Taut: Pulled tight.
• Firm: Solid and stable.
• Upright: Vertical and erect.

Related Phrases

• Sagging under the weight/load: Physically bending down due to heavy pressure.
  • The bridge was sagging under the weight of the trucks.
• Sagging with exhaustion: Showing extreme tiredness through posture.
  • He walked in, sagging with exhaustion after the long shift.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• drooping
• droopy