flaccidity
Americannoun
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the state or condition of being soft and limp; flabbiness or lack of firmness.
This therapy also tightens the skin by helping to reduce flaccidity, lift sagging tissues, and restore skin tone and structure.
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lack of strength or force; weakness.
Assuring other nations that the United States will exercise its power responsibly, sparingly, virtuously, and in accordance with international norms is not a sign of moral flaccidity.
Etymology
Origin of flaccidity
Example Sentences
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In 1963, Dr. King called out white people for the tepidness and flaccidity of their commitment to racial reconciliation.
From Seattle Times
In fairness, very few elite level matches, even in the fast-forward Premier League, are marked by such a striking mix of attacking energy, defensive flaccidity, brittle central midfield and Granit Xhaka.
From The Guardian
Storage in the freezer, then a brief spell in the oven, will negate the flaccidity I put down to the damp weather.
From Forbes
The median point between flaccidity and rigidity is the virtue of firmness.
From Seattle Times
Matthew is so focused on his permanent flaccidity that he can’t see beyond it; men really do think with their laps.
From Time
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