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limping

ADJECTIVE

halting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awkward clumsy labored stumbling tentative

STRONG

bumbling faltering lumbering slow stammering stuttering vacillating wavering

WEAK

claudicant doubtful gauche imperfect indecisive inept irresolute maladroit uncertain unhandy vacillatory wooden

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adroit clever dexterous easy graceful

WEAK

flowing smooth unhesitating

ADJECTIVE

lame

Synonyms

STRONG

bruised disabled game halt hobbling impaired injured pained sore stiff

WEAK

gimpy

Antonyms

WEAK

agile mobile

Example Sentences

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Can you beat our London Marathon quiz, or will you be limping to the finish?

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

With two starters injured, they’re limping in and the statistical models might be inflating their chances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

When I started limping, Aneksi exuded a sympathy limp.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The U.S. unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs last month, the second-largest monthly decline since the Covid-19 pandemic and a fresh warning that the labor market continues to struggle after limping through 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Peter dropped from the beam when he caught sight of Vola limping through the rain toward the barn, and tried not to look guilty.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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