Drooping, sagging or hanging limply
“The long, flaccid branches of the weeping beech bend down to the ground.”
Lacking stiffness or firmness
“The steamed mussels were flaccid and mushy.”
Lacking vigor or effectiveness
“Great educational change occurred during the first three-quarters of the Human Capital Century, but these achievements gave way to a rather flaccid performance in the subsequent decades.”
Lacking strength or vitality
“Still flaccid and lethargic from lack of blood, Ed ambled slowly in front of the doors.”
Not hard or firm to touch
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