slouched
Sat with droop
Slouched is the past tense of slouch, meaning to sit, stand, or walk with drooping posture—shoulders rounded, spine curved, head forward: He slouched in his chair through the entire meeting.
The word suggests laziness, defeat, or deliberate casualness.
Someone slouched against a wall leans there without much care for appearance.
Bent at spine
- stoopedBent body forward
- slumpedSank or drooped heavily
- roundedHaving no sharp angles
- bentCurved; also dishonest
drooping · sagging · curved · crouched · stooping · leaning · collapsed · wilted
Reclining in idleness
- loafingPassing time idly
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- lollingHanging or reclining loosely
- lazingResting without aim
slacking · vegetating · dawdling · unmotivated · listless · sluggish · indolent · languid
Free of stress
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- looseNot firmly secured
- sloppyCareless and untidy
- comfortablePhysically at ease
easygoing · informal · unceremonious · at-ease · chilled · nonchalant · careless · unbothered
hunched
Bent at spine
bent · drooping · sagging · curved · crouched · stooping · leaning · collapsed · wilted · bowed
lounging
Reclining in idleness
lazing · slacking · vegetating · dawdling · unmotivated · listless · sluggish · indolent · languid · inactive
relaxed
Free of stress
comfortable · easygoing · informal · unceremonious · at-ease · chilled · nonchalant · careless · unbothered · unguarded
fatigued
Drained of energy
spent · drowsy · sleepy · worn-out · depleted · flagging · slackened · wilting · dragging · bone-tired
- body language descriptorsopen, closed, tense, relaxed, stiff
- movement verbsgo, walk, run, move, walked
- aging signswrinkles, fine lines, wrinkled skin, gray hair, frown lines
slouchedupright
Vertical or morally sound
erect · straight · ramrod-straight · stood tall · bolt upright
slouchedalert
Warning or watchfulness
at attention · attentive · energetic · perked up · poised
slouchedstood at attention
Assumed rigid military posture
proper · dignified · prim · soldierly · disciplined
- no slouchCompetent, capable person
- slouched over
- slouch hatWide-brimmed soft hat
- slouchy beanieLoose-fitting knit headwear
- slouchy bagUnstructured handbag that sags