Slackness

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Physical State

Use 'slackness' to describe something tangible like ropes or muscles, where tension is visibly absent.

The trainer commented on the slackness in his limbs after the injury.

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Non-visual Signs

'Slackness' can refer to a physical looseness you can't see, like in connections or components.

Engineers found slackness within the bolted joints, raising safety concerns.

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Misleading Appearances

Sometimes slackness is intentional, do not always assume it's a negative observation.

The slackness in the fishing line was a technique to lure the fish.