flagging — becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæɡɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 지쳐가는, 약해지는, 열정이 식어가는
Korean pronunciation: **플래**깅
Example Sentences
- After three hours of shopping, my mom's flagging patience finally snapped at the checkout line.
- The team's flagging morale improved after the pizza party.
- His flagging motivation to exercise vanished completely when he saw the gym was closed.
flagging
ADJECTIVE//ˈflæɡɪŋ//
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Marathon runners showed flagging energy as they struggled up the final hill at sunset.
Flagging energy, lagging pace, dragging feet forward
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
원래 'flag(깃발)'에서 나온 단어로, 깃발이 바람 없이 축 늘어지는 모습에서 '지쳐가는' 의미가 생겨났습니다.
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📝Examples
“After three hours of shopping, my mom's flagging patience finally snapped at the checkout line.”
“The team's flagging morale improved after the pizza party.”
“His flagging motivation to exercise vanished completely when he saw the gym was closed.”
“The company's flagging profits worried the investors.”
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