lame (Meaning)
lame (n)
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
a fabric interwoven with threads of metal
lame (v)
deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
lame (s)
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
disabled in the feet or legs
lame (superl.)
Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect, or temporary obstruction of a function; as, a lame leg, arm, or muscle.
To some degree disabled by reason of the imperfect action of a limb; crippled; as, a lame man.
Hence, hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
lame (v. t.)
To make lame.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lame
Synonyms:
- scabby
- grubby
- scurvy
- sneaking
- cruddy
- paltry
- pitiable
- vile
- lousy
- contemptible
- sorry
- despicable
- scummy
- deplorable
- ratty
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- ignoble
- shabby
- abominable
- reproachable
- dastardly
- craven
- squalid
- censurable
- disreputable
- unethical
- revolting
- execrable
- sordid
- loathsome
- low
- abhorrent
- dishonorable
- revulsive
- disgraceful
- repugnant
- repulsive
- condemnable
- detestable
- ignominious
- shameful
- reprehensible
- cowardly
- unscrupulous
- base
- reptilian
- unprincipled
- discreditable
- odious
Antonyms:
lame Sentence Examples
- The excuse he gave for missing the deadline was lame and unconvincing.
- Despite his efforts, his attempt at humor fell flat and was deemed lame by the audience.
- The party was lame, with hardly any guests showing up.
- His lame excuse for not attending the meeting was met with skepticism by his colleagues.
- The movie's plot was so predictable that it felt lame and uninspired.
- He made a lame attempt to repair the broken vase, only making it worse.
- The lame apology he offered did little to mend the damage caused by his actions.
- The performance was disappointing, with the lead actor delivering a particularly lame portrayal.
- His attempt at singing karaoke was so off-key that it was deemed lame by the audience.
- The excuse of being tired seemed lame, considering it was only midday.
FAQs About the word lame
someone who doesn't understand what is going on, a fabric interwoven with threads of metal, deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg, pathetically lacking
cheap, disgusting, nasty, hateful, dirty, mean,pitiful, wretched, scabby, grubby
honorable, honorable, meritorious, honest, noble, honest,admirable, laudable, admirable, creditable
The excuse he gave for missing the deadline was lame and unconvincing.
Despite his efforts, his attempt at humor fell flat and was deemed lame by the audience.
The party was lame, with hardly any guests showing up.
His lame excuse for not attending the meeting was met with skepticism by his colleagues.
