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হোমঅভিধানFflailing

লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।

এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।

flailing

flailing
Intransitive VerbNounAdjective
past: flailedpp: flaileding: flailing

This term conveys a sense of desperation and a total loss of control. In a physical sense, it describes the chaotic, uncoordinated movement of limbs, typically associated with panic or a fight for survival. It suggests a lack of technique or purpose, contrasting with controlled movements like swimming or dancing.

When used figuratively, the word describes an organization or individual that is failing despite frantic efforts to recover. It implies a state of instability where the subject is reacting blindly to crises rather than following a strategic plan. This usage is common in business and political contexts to describe a failing entity that is "thrashing" in a metaphorical sea of trouble.

Meanings

Intransitive Verbflailing
[~]

To wave or swing one's arms or legs wildly and uncontrollably, often due to panic, distress, or an attempt to stay afloat in water.

The swimmer began flailing wildly when he realized the current was too strong.

Intransitive Verbflailing
[~]

To struggle clumsily or unsuccessfully to deal with a difficult situation or to make progress.

The company has been flailing for months, unable to find a viable new business model.

Nounflailing

The act of waving or swinging limbs wildly and uncontrollably.

The lifeguard noticed the frantic flailing of the child in the deep end.

Adjectiveflailing

Characterized by wild, uncontrolled movement or a state of desperate struggle.

He tried to catch the flailing limbs of the panicked animal.

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