Flaccid
adjective
Soft and hanging loosely, not firm.
After the balloon lost its air, it became flaccid.
Often appears as...
- flaccid skin
- flaccid muscle
adjective
Lacking force or effectiveness.
Her argument was flaccid and failed to convince anyone.
Often appears as...
- flaccid argument
- flaccid effort
adjective
Not erect, often referring to a male sexual organ.
The medication caused a flaccid paralysis of the patient's extremities.
Often appears as...
- flaccid paralysis
- flaccid condition
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
adjective
Soft and hanging loosely, not firm.
After the balloon lost its air, it became flaccid.
Often appears as...
- flaccid skin
- flaccid muscle
adjective
Lacking force or effectiveness.
Her argument was flaccid and failed to convince anyone.
Often appears as...
- flaccid argument
- flaccid effort
adjective
Not erect, often referring to a male sexual organ.
The medication caused a flaccid paralysis of the patient's extremities.
Often appears as...
- flaccid paralysis
- flaccid condition
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Condition
Use 'flaccid' to describe body parts that appear weak or without strength.
The patient's arm felt flaccid after the cast was removed.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
'Flaccid' can imply a negative feeling toward something that lacks vitality or strength.
The overcooked noodles were disappointingly flaccid.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Condition
Use 'flaccid' to describe body parts that appear weak or without strength.
The patient's arm felt flaccid after the cast was removed.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
'Flaccid' can imply a negative feeling toward something that lacks vitality or strength.
The overcooked noodles were disappointingly flaccid.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Condition
Use 'flaccid' to describe body parts that appear weak or without strength.
The patient's arm felt flaccid after the cast was removed.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
'Flaccid' can imply a negative feeling toward something that lacks vitality or strength.
The overcooked noodles were disappointingly flaccid.
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Video examples
D-L Stewart: Scenes from...
Likewise, ill-suited for chivalry and outmatched as masters and captains of fate, Black manhood lays flaccid in the hands of white man's dominance. Body measurements taken,
Video examples
D-L Stewart: Scenes from...
Likewise, ill-suited for chivalry and outmatched as masters and captains of fate, Black manhood lays flaccid in the hands of white man's dominance. Body measurements taken,
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Quote examples
Iyanla Vanzant
American Author
You have a right to say no. Most of us have very weak and flaccid 'no' muscles. We feel guilty for saying no. We get ostracized and challenged for saying no, so we forget it's our choice. Your 'no' muscle has to be built up to get to a place where you can say, 'I don't care if that's what you want. I don't want that. No.
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Daniel Day-Lewis
British Actor
In all fields of creativity you see the result of work that has become habit. Where the creative impulse has become flaccid or has died out altogether, and yet because it is our work and our life we continue to do it.
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Catherine McCormack
English Actress
Britain is producing some of the worst films in the world. Our film industry is desperate to be part of America, and we just churn out flaccid imitations of bad films over there.
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Helen Dunmore
British Poet
The language has got to be fully alive - I can't bear dull, flaccid writing myself and I don't see why any reader should put up with it.
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Dennis DeYoung
American Musician
If you try to do a genuine rock musical, rock people will think you're flaccid and Broadway audiences will think you're too loud.
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Greg Gutfeld
American Author
As the Left demean law-abiding gun owners, they turn flaccid when faced with the armed felon.
Quote examples
Iyanla Vanzant
American Author
You have a right to say no. Most of us have very weak and flaccid 'no' muscles. We feel guilty for saying no. We get ostracized and challenged for saying no, so we forget it's our choice. Your 'no' muscle has to be built up to get to a place where you can say, 'I don't care if that's what you want. I don't want that. No.
Quote examples
Daniel Day-Lewis
British Actor
In all fields of creativity you see the result of work that has become habit. Where the creative impulse has become flaccid or has died out altogether, and yet because it is our work and our life we continue to do it.
Quote examples
Catherine McCormack
English Actress
Britain is producing some of the worst films in the world. Our film industry is desperate to be part of America, and we just churn out flaccid imitations of bad films over there.
Quote examples
Helen Dunmore
British Poet
The language has got to be fully alive - I can't bear dull, flaccid writing myself and I don't see why any reader should put up with it.
Quote examples
Dennis DeYoung
American Musician
If you try to do a genuine rock musical, rock people will think you're flaccid and Broadway audiences will think you're too loud.
Quote examples
Greg Gutfeld
American Author
As the Left demean law-abiding gun owners, they turn flaccid when faced with the armed felon.
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