Slouched: meaning, definitions and examples

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slouched

 

[ slaสŠtสƒt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

posture adjustment

To slouch means to sit or stand in a lazy, drooping way, often with shoulders hunched forward. This posture can convey a sense of disinterest or lack of energy.

Synonyms

droop, hunch, slump, stoop

Examples of usage

  • She slouched in her chair during the boring lecture.
  • He walked with a slouched posture, showing his fatigue.
  • After a long day, I tend to slouch on the couch.
  • The teenager was slouched over his phone, oblivious to his surroundings.
Context #2 | Adjective

physical appearance

Slouched can describe someone whose posture is hunched or bent over in a way that appears ungraceful or lazy. This term often indicates a physical characteristic rather than a specific action.

Synonyms

bent, hunched, stooped

Examples of usage

  • His slouched demeanor made him seem less confident.
  • The slouched figure in the corner caught my attention.
  • Despite her slouched stance, she spoke with authority.

Translations

Translations of the word "slouched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encurvado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gebeugt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒั‚ัƒะปะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgarbiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Œซ่ƒŒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voรปtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encorvado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ถ€๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุญู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklonฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhrbenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฏ่…ฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sklonjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygja sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ะปั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒซแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eฤŸilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encorvado

Etymology

The word 'slouch' stems from the early 19th century, with its origins tracing back to the verb 'slouch' which referred to a drooping posture or lazy stance. It is believed to have been derived from the dialectal English word 'slouch,' which indicated to droop or sink. The evolution of the term reflected the societal views on posture and physical demeanor, often interpreting a slouched posture as a sign of laziness or lack of vigor. Over time, 'slouch' became a common descriptor for both the action of slumping as well as the resultant posture, finding its way into everyday language to convey the connotation of relaxation or inelegance. The term remains prevalent in modern English, encompassing a range of expressions related to physical posture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,869, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.