Stooped

Pronunciation: /ˈstuːpt/

Stooped (adjective)

  1. Having a bent back or shoulders, often because of age or weakness.
  2. Leaning forward with the head down, often showing sadness or defeat.

Examples

  • The old man walked with a stooped posture.
  • She spoke with a stooped head, avoiding eye contact.

Common collocations: stooped posture, stooped shoulders, stooped head, stooped figure

Synonyms of Stooped

Neutral

Antonyms of Stooped

  • — to return to an upright position
  • — standing upright without bending