languidness

noun

Definition of languidnessnext
as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor the languidness of her sigh suggested that death would not be long in the coming

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  1. weakness
  2. exhaustion
  3. fatigue
  4. languor
Noun
  • What feels to us like exposing our weakness through vulnerability, others tend to see as an act of bravery and authenticity.
    Logan Ury, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • By identifying strengths and weaknesses in choices that have already been made, this reflective practice builds resilience and helps clients make informed, confident decisions moving forward.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • Holiday stress can dampen the joy and fun of the season, rendering the opposite effect: exhaustion, depression and grief.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The latest spike, though, is attributable to exhaustion on both sides of the political spectrum, Permunian says.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of exhaustion
Noun
  • The symptoms of infection include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose and headaches.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Chronic stress can lead to elevated cortisol levels, which often result in fatigue, anxiety and other health issues.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of fatigue
Noun
  • Eastwood stars in both, and both suffer from some of the late-career languors that started to creep into his movies after a certain point, mostly due to a tendency to let dialogue scenes play on and on without much regard to rhythm or pace.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
  • That there was this kind of languor, a little bit of maturity.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Definition of languor
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