flaccidity
Example Sentences
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In one jolting scene, they set an emotional showdown on a nude beach — but neither character finds the gratuitous flaccidity funny.
From New York Times
In 1963, Dr. King called out white people for the tepidness and flaccidity of their commitment to racial reconciliation.
From Seattle Times
During the 2004 presidential campaign, George W. Bush would defend the prosecution of the war he started by reiterating Bennett’s themes — the vigilance and courage required for single-minded action, the flaccidity of dissent.
From New York Times
In fairness, very few elite level matches, even in the fast-forward Premier League, are marked by such a striking mix of attacking energy, defensive flaccidity, brittle central midfield and Granit Xhaka.
From The Guardian
Storage in the freezer, then a brief spell in the oven, will negate the flaccidity I put down to the damp weather.
From Forbes
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
