flailing
Flailing (adjective) means moving in an uncontrolled, uncoordinated way, or struggling without success. Example: “The flailing business finally shut its doors after years of losses.”
How to use flailing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThrashing about with no control — used literally for limbs, and figuratively for a struggling project or effort.
Word forms
more flailing comparative, flailings plural, most flailing superlative
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The _____ business finally shut its doors after years of losses.
Rhymes for flailing
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What does “flailing” mean?
The word “flailing” means moving in an uncontrolled, uncoordinated way, or struggling without success. In plain terms, thrashing about with no control — used literally for limbs, and figuratively for a struggling project or effort.
How do you pronounce “flailing”?
“Flailing” is pronounced FLAY-lihng (/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flailing” in a sentence?
Here is “flailing” used in a sentence: “The flailing business finally shut its doors after years of losses.”
What part of speech is “flailing”?
“Flailing” is an adjective.