flaccid

adjective
UK: /ˈflæksɪd/
US: /ˈflæsɪd/

  1. Soft and hanging loosely or limply; not firm.

    1. The balloon was flaccid after the air leaked out.
    2. The old rubber band became flaccid and lost its original elasticity.

  2. Lacking force; weak or ineffective.

    1. His flaccid handshake revealed his lack of confidence.
    2. The company's flaccid attempt to modernize failed to improve profits.

Synonyms

soft weak slack feeble limp

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flaccid" in English means: Soft and hanging loosely or limply; not firm., Lacking force; weak or ineffective..

The phonetic transcription of "flaccid" is /ˈflæksɪd/ in British English and /ˈflæsɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flaccid": soft, weak, slack, feeble, limp.

Example usage of "flaccid": "The balloon was flaccid after the air leaked out.". More examples on the page.