slump
This term conveys a sense of heavy, downward momentum, whether physical or economic. When describing a person, it suggests a total loss of tension or energy, often linked to defeat, exhaustion, or depression. It evokes an image of collapsing under one's own weight. In financial or professional contexts, it describes a sharp, often unexpected decline. Unlike a gradual dip, a slump implies a significant drop that creates a period of stagnation or failure, such as an athlete's inability to perform or a market's sudden crash.
Meanings
A sudden and severe fall in price, value, or quantity.
"The housing market suffered a major slump after the interest rate hike."
A period of poor performance or low productivity, especially for an athlete or a business.
"The striker is currently in a scoring slump and has not found the net for five games."
A posture where the body is bent forward and downward, typically due to fatigue or lack of confidence.
"He sat in a deep slump in the armchair, staring blankly at the wall."
To sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.
"She slumped against the wall in exhaustion after the marathon."