Meaning & use
flagging
Becoming weaker, less enthusiastic, or less vigorous over time.
See it in a sentence
The coach gave a halftime speech to revive the team's flagging energy.
Sales figures showed a flagging interest in the company's oldest product line.
A note on using this word
Flagging almost always describes something gradually losing strength or momentum, such as flagging spirits, sales, or interest.
Words with a similar meaning
weakeningwaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
strengtheningreviving
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