
Slackness
Physical State
Use 'slackness' to describe something tangible like ropes or muscles, where tension is visibly absent.
The trainer commented on the slackness in his limbs after the injury.
Non-visual Signs
'Slackness' can refer to a physical looseness you can't see, like in connections or components.
Engineers found slackness within the bolted joints, raising safety concerns.
Misleading Appearances
Sometimes slackness is intentional, do not always assume it's a negative observation.
The slackness in the fishing line was a technique to lure the fish. Compare with
CarelessInactivityIndolenceInefficiencyLaxityLazinessNegligenceWeak
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