LANGUIDNESS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

languidness

noun

Definition of languidness

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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Noun

McDaniel has shown the ability to scheme around offensive line weakness.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Their failure to receive one may be attributed to their having vague symptoms, such as a general feeling of malaise, weakness, or fluctuating muscle pain.

— Jerome Groopman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of weakness

Noun

Since last week, attacks have come day and night, compounding the terror of overnight strikes with the exhaustion of constant daytime disruption.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Willcox, who traveled with them, said the exhaustion was real, but that competing across disciplines had, paradoxically, helped.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Noun

Chaos fatigue isn’t the only side dish being served with the recent rash of court orders; chaos consequences appear to be on a platter as well.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
West Nile symptoms A full 80% of those infected may not show symptoms, but 20% have flu-like symptoms, such as a fever with headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or fatigue.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fatigue

Noun

As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Signs of disease include warts on legs, crusty or swollen eyes, feebleness, a ruffled appearance, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of feebleness

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