No. 8,865 in German
lahmheit
Lahmheit: Lameness or inability to move properly.
In a sentence
Die Lahmheit des Rennpferdes störte das Rennen.
The lameness of the racehorse disrupted the race.
physical condition referring to an impairment of movement.
Ihre mentalen Lahmheit hinderte sie daran, neue Ideen zu entwickeln.
Her mental lameness prevented her from developing new ideas.
figurative use referring to a lack of creativity or innovation.
Die Lahmheit seiner Argumentation offenbarte seine Unsicherheit.
The lameness of his argument revealed his insecurity.
figurative use referring to the lack of strength or clarity in an argument.
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