Definition of Languishing

losing strength; becoming feeble and weak

Examples of Languishing in a sentence

After many weeks lost at sea, the languishing men were quickly losing all strength.  🔊

The once hopeful candidate was now languishing in third place with no hope for a win.  🔊

Languishing in a make-shift jail, the captives would soon die of starvation.  🔊

The homeless man felt he was languishing and becoming ever weakened with no hope for a future.  🔊

Languishing in his illness, the cancer patient was barely able to walk or feed himself.  🔊

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