100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "flailing"

Definition

"Flailing" as a noun refers to the action or state of waving or swinging something wildly or uncontrollably. It can also imply a lack of control or effectiveness in a particular situation, often in a metaphorical sense.

Synonyms

• Waving
• Thrashing
• Brandishing
• Swinging
• Struggling
• Flopping

Antonyms

• Steady
• Controlled
• Calm
• Composed
• Stable

Examples

1. The child was flailing his arms in excitement.
2. She was flailing about in the water, trying to stay afloat.
3. The dancer was flailing her limbs in an expressive manner.
4. During the argument, he was flailing his hands to emphasize his points.
5. The fish was flailing on the boat deck after being caught.
6. As the storm approached, the flags began flailing in the wind.
7. The athlete was flailing during the last lap of the race.
8. In panic, she started flailing her arms to get attention.
9. The toddler was flailing around, too excited to sit still.
10. The dog was flailing its paws as it chased after the squirrel.
11. He was flailing in frustration, unable to solve the problem.
12. The bird was flailing its wings, trying to take off.
13. During the fight, both men were flailing wildly at each other.
14. She could see him flailing in the crowd, trying to get her attention.
15. The instructor noticed the student's flailing during the exercise.
16. The wind caused the papers to flail off the table.
17. He was flailing helplessly in the dream, unable to escape.
18. The puppet was flailing in a hilarious manner during the show.
19. The child fell and began flailing to get back up.
20. The boxer kept flailing his arms, trying to land a hit.
21. The leaves were flailing in the gusty wind.
22. As he lost his balance, he found himself flailing to regain it.
23. The actor was flailing dramatically to convey his character's distress.
24. She was flailing about, trying to find her way in the dark.
25. The swimmer was flailing when he hit the cold water.
26. The cat was flailing its tail, showing its irritation.
27. He was flailing in despair after losing his job.
28. The toddler was flailing during the tantrum.
29. The wind was flailing the tree branches all night.
30. The crowd watched as the performer began flailing on stage.
31. The fish was flailing out of the water, gasping for air.
32. She was flailing her hands while trying to explain herself.
33. In the chaos, people were flailing to find cover.
34. The kite was flailing in the strong breeze.
35. The actor was flailing in a comical fashion to entertain the audience.
36. He felt like he was flailing in his new job, struggling to keep up.
37. The athlete was flailing as he approached the finish line.
38. The child was flailing in the bouncy castle, having the time of his life.
39. The dog was flailing in excitement when its owner came home.
40. She was flailing her arms in the air during the concert.
41. The fabric was flailing in the wind, creating an eerie sound.
42. The crowd began flailing as the band started to play their hit song.
43. He could see her flailing in the distance, signaling for help.
44. The passengers were flailing in their seats during the turbulence.
45. The artist was flailing paint across the canvas energetically.
46. The little girl was flailing her arms, pretending to be a bird.
47. The crowd was flailing with joy after the team scored.
48. He was flailing to regain his composure after the awkward moment.
49. The model was flailing her arms as part of the performance.
50. The windstorm left everything outside flailing and disarrayed.
51. She was flailing to catch the ball that was thrown her way.
52. The child was flailing in the playground, full of energy.
53. The man was flailing his arms in an attempt to gesture.
54. He was flailing around the room, trying to find his keys.
55. The soccer player was flailing as he fell on the field.
56. The wind caused the flags to flail in every direction.
57. The toddler was flailing around in the sand, making a mess.
58. She was flailing in disbelief after hearing the news.
59. The swimmer was flailing his arms as he tried to swim to safety.
60. The puppy was flailing its paws while playing with the toy.
61. They were flailing their arms in excitement during the parade.
62. The performer was flailing as part of the dance routine.
63. He felt like he was flailing without a clear plan.
64. The wind was flailing the curtains in the open window.
65. The audience was flailing with laughter at the comedian's jokes.
66. The actor's flailing movements were part of the dramatic effect.
67. The mother was flailing to catch her child before he fell.
68. He was flailing in the pool, trying to stay afloat.
69. The leaves were flailing as the storm rolled in.
70. She was flailing in excitement when she won the prize.
71. The dancer was flailing her arms to the rhythm of the music.
72. The crowd began flailing when the fireworks started.
73. He was flailing madly in the water, trying to signal for help.
74. The athlete was flailing after the exhausting game.
75. The wind was flailing the banners along the street.
76. The character in the movie was flailing about in despair.
77. The child was flailing on the trampoline with joy.
78. She was flailing her arms to get the attention of her friend.
79. The kitten was flailing its paws while playing with a ball of yarn.
80. The crowd was flailing with excitement during the concert.
81. He was flailing in confusion, not knowing what to do next.
82. The performer was flailing in a humorous skit on stage.
83. The wind caused the trees to flail violently.
84. She was flailing to get the last cookie from the jar.
85. The toddler was flailing in the air as he swung on the swing set.
86. The actor's flailing gestures made the scene more dramatic.
87. The students were flailing their hands to answer the question.
88. The windstorm had the shutters flailing against the house.
89. The excited kids were flailing as they ran towards the ice cream truck.
90. He was flailing his arms as he tried to catch the bus.
91. The artist was flailing colors onto the canvas with enthusiasm.
92. He was flailing in panic when he realized he was lost.
93. The wind sent the papers flailing off the desk.
94. The children were flailing in joy during the playground game.
95. She was flailing in frustration when she couldn't find her phone.
96. The dancer was flailing, adding flair to her performance.
97. The swimmer was flailing at the surface, gasping for breath.
98. The crowd was flailing their hands in the air during the festival.
99. The athlete was flailing as he approached the finish line, desperate to win.
100. The wind was flailing the flags, creating a chaotic scene.