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round-shouldered

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a rounded upper back, and shoulders that bend forward.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a little oldish misshapen stooping woman

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hunched, round-backed, stooped, stooping, crooked

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 圓肩 /圆肩 (yuánjiān) — having a rounded upper back, and shoulders that bend forward
  • Finnish: kumaraharteinen — having a rounded upper back, and shoulders that bend forward
  • French: bossu — having a rounded upper back, and shoulders that bend forward
  • Polish: przygarbiony — having a rounded upper back, and shoulders that bend forward