languishing
lang
ˈlæng
lāng
ui
vi
shing
ʃɪng
shing
British pronunciation
/lˈaŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "languishing"in English

languishing
01

suffering or experiencing a lack of progress, vitality, or growth, often characterized by a feeling of being stuck or in decline

DisapprovingDisapproving
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Examples
The neglected garden was languishing, with weeds overtaking the once beautiful flower beds.
Many talented athletes are languishing on the bench due to the coach's favoritism.
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