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 quinoa and lentils give it real staying power, the kale holds its texture instead of going limp, and the feta and figs trade salty for sweet in every forkful. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026

Plus, trapping steam beneath the foil can cause crispy skin to go limp. — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

In the Lone Star State, Vanity Fair finds a crucial Senate campaign limping toward the finish line. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Willis Reed once limped onto the court to help win an NBA championship. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026