round-shouldered

American

[raund-shohl-derd, -shohl-] / ˈraʊndˈʃoʊl dərd, -ˌʃoʊl- /

adjective

having the shoulders bent forward, giving a rounded form to the upper part of the back.

round-shouldered British

adjective

denoting a faulty posture characterized by drooping shoulders and a slight forward bending of the back

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Etymology

Origin of round-shouldered

First recorded in 1580–90

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round-shouldered

Yet, Chiuri skillfully infused these retro elements with a modern twist, incorporating sportswear styles with round-shouldered coats that exuded a minimalist feel.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024

Ruffalo, in his round-shouldered, restrained performance, seemed to have uncannily captured Bilott’s trout-lipped solitude, a standoffishness that made him seem permanently braced.

From The New Yorker ● Nov. 4, 2019

His company has grown, he said, because of the innovative design of its two-piece, round-shouldered can, which can be manufactured more efficiently.

From Reuters ● Jun. 14, 2019

My favorite was a skinny, sallow, round-shouldered 21-year-old from Astoria named John Pappas.

From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2012

Viktor Krum got up and slouched, round-shouldered and duckfooted, toward Mr. Ollivander.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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