Synonyms of limp

limp 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in floppy

not stiff in structure

his broken arm was limp as he held it against his side

Synonyms & Similar Words

• floppy
• flaccid
• soft
• lank
• droopy
• yielding
• relaxed
• flabby
• loose
• delicate
• mushy
• squishy
• squashy
• flimsy
• insubstantial
• flexible
• elastic
• pliant
• resilient
• supple
• stretchy
• springy
• lax
• semisoft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stiff
• rigid
• strong
• sturdy
• tense
• solid
• resilient
• hard
• inflexible
• sound
• firm
• brittle
• substantial
• crisp
• dense
• compact
• indurated

2

as in tired

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

the limp runners just dropped to the ground after crossing the finish line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tired
• exhausted
• weary
• drained
• dead
• worn
• wearied
• beaten
• beat
• fatigued
• prostrate
• jaded
• tapped out
• wiped out
• bushed
• bleary
• done
• aweary
• knackered
• spent
• logy
• pooped
• worn to a frazzle
• washed-out
• worn-out
• sleepy
• burned-out
• all in
• weakened
• played out
• overworked
• tuckered (out)
• broken-down
• enfeebled
• debilitated
• overtaxed
• lethargic
• sluggish
• enervated
• sapped
• drowsy
• heavy
• run-down
• overfatigued
• enervate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rested
• fresh
• unwearied
• relaxed
• rejuvenated
• refreshed
• active
• strong
• energetic
• strengthened
• peppy
• tireless
• revitalized
• invigorated
• vitalized
• weariless

3

as in listless

lacking bodily energy or motivation

the team's limp performance has many calling for the head coach's resignation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• listless
• tired
• weak
• exhausted
• spiritless
• languid
• languishing
• languorous
• lackadaisical
• sleepy
• weary
• enervated
• lazy
• feeble
• lethargic
• sluggish
• indolent
• torpid
• slothful
• dull
• frail
• apathetic
• indifferent
• stolid
• careless
• knackered
• inert
• impassive
• phlegmatic
• thoughtless
• inactive
• logy
• heedless
• unwary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• active
• energetic
• animated
• dynamic
• ambitious
• motivated
• kinetic
• enterprising
• eager
• lively
• pumped
• enthusiastic
• industrious
• up
• vivacious
• cheerful
• keen
• perky
• avid
• awake
• sleepless
• watchful
• vigilant
• dapper
• alert
• wide-awake
• chipper
• open-eyed
• agog

limp

2 of 2

verb

ˈlimp 

1

as in to shuffle

to walk while favoring one leg

she limped all day after stubbing her toe on the lawn sprinkler

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shuffle
• hobble
• halt
• stumble
• wobble
• lurch
• stagger
• falter
• flounder
• hitch
• shamble
• totter
• waver
• blunder
• dodder
• teeter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breeze
• stride
• sail
• glide

2

as in to stumble

to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually

the damaged boat limped back into port

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stumble
• struggle
• trudge
• flounder
• shuffle
• lurch
• blunder
• jog
• plod
• fumble
• lumber
• sway
• shamble
• bumble
• flog
• falter
• stagger
• reel
• wallow
• totter
• muddle
• welter
• teeter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coast
• fly
• sail
• glide
• zoom
• zip
• kilt

3

as in to drag

to move slowly

we'll have to stop limping if we are ever going to make our destination in time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drag
• crawl
• creep
• shuffle
• poke
• slouch
• snail
• ooze
• inch
• nose
• creak (along)
• plod
• trudge
• shamble
• tramp
• lumber

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• race
• fly
• speed
• float
• sail
• glide
• tear
• zip
• whiz
• hurry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limp

Adjective

The man in the white shirt appears limp as fellow bar patrons walk in to check on him, and the bartender covers her mouth in apparent shock. — Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

For a more playful touch, try out your bow-tying skills, which can transform limp ropes into sweet, romantic accents. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Dart was eventually escorted to the locker room, limping there under his own power. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Many hospitals and most public schools were completely shut following the coup, and many remain closed today, while others limp on with limited capacity. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026