Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoulders-slump
phrase
/ˈʃoʊldərz slʌmp/
Definition
The position of the shoulders when they are bent downwards, usually indicating fatigue, sadness, or defeat.
Examples
- After a long day at work, I noticed my shoulders slump as I walked home.
- He couldn’t hide his disappointment; his shoulders slumped as he received the news.
- She tried to stand tall, but the weight of her worries made her shoulders slump.
Meaning
Shoulders slump often reflects emotional states such as stress or exhaustion, leading to a rounded appearance rather than a confident posture.
Synonyms
- shoulder droop
- shoulder sag
- hunched shoulders
