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

Flustered, Kayley accidentally tells Joy that Judah and Bunny want all avocado and no watermelon on their limp crispy rice, so Judah sends her plate back again. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026

Rai’s father, Sumit, echoed the sentiments, explaining that his son was unconscious by that point, wasn’t breathing, and had gone limp as the dangerous rip currents could have dragged his son even farther offshore within seconds. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Capers used his rifle like a cane and limped along, blood sloshing in his jungle boots. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

In the first inning, Garcia came up limping after attempting to round third base on Salvador Perez’s line drive toward the shortstop. — Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026