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lame Synonyms

Another word for lame

Choosing another word for lame depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(of an explanation, excuse, or argument) Unconvincing, weak, and unsatisfactory.

Usage Example

"He offered a feeble excuse about his alarm clock failing to go off."

Strongest
feeble
flimsy
weak
Strong
unconvincing
pathetic
thin
implausible

• adjective (Context 2)

(informal) Dull, uninspiring, socially awkward, or lacking in appeal.

Usage Example

"The party was pretty uncool, so we decided to leave before midnight."

Strongest
uncool
Strong
boring
dull
lackluster
corny
tame

• adjective (Context 3)

Unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian examined the horse after it went limping in its right front leg."

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limping
Strong
hobbling
crippled
halting
disabled

• verb (Context 4)

To make a person or animal unable to walk normally by injuring a leg or foot.

Usage Example

"Stepping into the hidden burrow lamed the stallion for the rest of the season."

Strongest
cripple
Strong
disable
hamstring
hobble
incapacitate
maim

Opposites of lame

The opposite of lame shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cool
convincing
persuasive
able-bodied
heal
compelling
exciting
cogent
See all opposites of lame

• Nearby Words

lambing
lamblike
lambskin
lame
lamebrain
lamebrained
lamely

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lame. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lame
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