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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Now I stub my toe, I’m limping for three weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Now, for a dose of reality: Companies that enjoy a huge pop end up limping along for years.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

When I started limping, Aneksi exuded a sympathy limp.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

She was limping in her right hind leg.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls