slack
adjective
not tight, taut, firm, or tense;
slackness
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a word derived from
slack.
Example Sentences
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The slackness in Reeder’s storytelling works against her down the stretch, once Jonny becomes more focused on solving the mysteries of both the local crime spree and her own family history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
With sheer determination, he established that a man in his 40s didn’t have to suffer arm slackness and that with pure application he could learn any system.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2022
Livingston looked rattled but were able to take advantage of Rangers' ongoing slackness at the back this term.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2021
It said authorities are trying to boost the anti-pandemic atmosphere to ensure that the anti-virus campaign “is waged consistently without a moment’s indolence, slackness and carelessness.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2020
A crease between the eyes, a slackness to the mouth.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
