Droop Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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droop

[druːp ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Verb}

feeling

To sag or bend downwards due to lack of strength or vitality.

Synonyms

flag, languish, sag.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
droop	Often used to describe something that is hanging down limply, usually due to tiredness, lack of energy, or weight. Common in describing plants, facial expressions, and posture. The flowers began to droop in the heat. After a long day at work, his shoulders drooped with exhaustion.
sag	Used to describe something that bends or sinks downward in the middle due to weight or pressure. Commonly used for physical objects or parts of the body. The old mattress sagged in the middle. Her spirits sagged after hearing the disappointing news.
languish	Describes becoming weak or feeble over time, often due to neglect or an unfavorable situation. It can have a more emotional or mental aspect to it. She languished in the deserted town, yearning for the bustling city life. The plant languished in the dark corner of the room.
flag	Used to describe becoming weak, tired, or less enthusiastic. Often seen in contexts of energy levels or sustained effort over time. Her interest in the project started to flag after the initial excitement wore off. By the end of the marathon, his strength had flagged considerably.

Examples of usage

My plants are drooping because I forgot to water them.
She felt her spirits droop as the long winter dragged on.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

anatomy

The condition of hanging down limply; a sagging or downward bending.

Synonyms

hang, sag, slump.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
droop	Droop is commonly used to describe something that is losing strength, energy, or vitality and is beginning to bend downwards. The flowers began to droop by the afternoon without water. You could see his spirits droop after receiving the bad news.
sag	Sag refers to something bending or sinking downwards due to weight, weakness, or lack of support. The mattress began to sag after years of use. His shoulders sagged under the burden of his responsibilities.
slump	Slump is used when something or someone falls heavily, sinks, or collapses, often suggesting exhaustion, disappointment, or decline. This word often has a negative connotation. After a long day at work, he slumped into the chair, exhausted. The company’s profits slumped due to the economic downturn.
hang	Hang is often used when an object is suspended in the air, either on purpose or by accident. It can also mean to lean down or be positioned in a way that isn't upright. She decided to hang the painting in the living room. The old man hung his head in shame.

Examples of usage

The droop of his eyelids made him look tired.
She noticed a slight droop in her posture as she grew older.

Translations

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Origin of 'droop'

The word 'droop' originated in the early 16th century, possibly from Middle Dutch 'drupen' meaning 'to fall' or 'to hang down loosely'. Over time, 'droop' has come to signify a lack of strength or vitality, often associated with plants wilting or a person feeling dejected.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,980, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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