slouch

• اسم يشير إلى الشخص الكسول أو العاجز أو غير الكفء، ويُستعمل غالبًا في السياقات السلبية؛ كما يشير إلى استرخاء وقوف أو مشية مع تقوّس الظهر.

A noun referring to a person who is lazy, incompetent, or lacks skill, often used in negative constructions; also refers to a drooping or stooping posture in standing or walking.

1. Incompetent personB2informal

   A person who is lazy, unskilled, or performs poorly; often used in negative constructions to indicate someone is not bad at something.

   شخص عاجز

   • He's no slouch when it comes to solving math problems.
   • She's no slouch in the kitchen; her cooking is amazing.
   • When it comes to negotiations, he's no slouch.

   المرادفاتbunglerdufferidlerincompetentlaggardloafer

2. Stooping postureB1formal

   A way of standing or walking where the shoulders are drooped forward and the head is lowered, often indicating tiredness or lack of confidence.

   انحناء الظهر

   • His slouch made him look much older than he was.
   • She corrected her slouch after the chiropractor's advice.
   • Walking with a slouch can lead to back pain.

   المرادفاتdroophunchslumpstoop

   الأضدادerectnessuprightness

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الوقوف أو الجلوس أو الحركة بانحناء في الظهر أو تراخٍ وكسل في القوام، وغالبًا ما يوحي بقلة النشاط أو الثقة.

A verb used to indicate the act of standing, sitting, or moving with a drooping or lazy posture, often implying a lack of energy or confidence.

1. Assume a drooping postureB1informal

   To sit, stand, or walk with the shoulders and head drooping forward, often indicating tiredness or lack of confidence.

   الترهّل في الوقفة

   • He tends to slouch when he sits at his desk for hours.
   • She told him to stop slouching and sit up straight.
   • The teenager slouched in his chair during the lecture.

   المرادفاتdroophunchlollsagslumpstoop

   الأضدادerectstraightenupright

2. Walk in a lazy or careless wayB2informal

   To move or walk with a lazy, shuffling, or untidy gait.

   المشي بتراخٍ وإهمال

   • He slouched down the street with his hands in his pockets.
   • She slouched into the room, looking bored.
   • They slouched along the path, not caring about their appearance.

   المرادفاتlumberlurchshambleshuffle

   الأضدادmarchparadestrutswagger