ˈflaksə̇d, ÷ˈflasə̇d, ÷ˈflaasə̇d adjective
Etymology: Latin flaccidus, from flaccus flabby
1.
a. : yielding to pressure for want of firmness and stiffness : flabby
a flaccid muscle
b. of a plant cell or tissue : deficient in turgor
2. : weak and ineffective : lacking vigor or force
flaccid leadership
flaccid opinions drably expressed
• flac·cid·ly adverb