Failing and Listless

Failing

Failing adjective - Below acceptable in performance.

Listless and failing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Listless" instead an adjective "Failing".

Nearby Words: fail, failure, failed

Listless

Listless adjective - Lacking bodily energy or motivation.

Failing and listless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Failing" instead an adjective "Listless".

Nearby Word: listlessly
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