round–shouldered

adjective round–shoul·dered \ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌshōl-dərd\

: having shoulders that slope downward or forward

Full Definition of ROUND-SHOULDERED

: having the shoulders stooping or rounded

See round–shouldered defined for English-language learners

See round-shouldered defined for kids

1586

Medical Dictionary

adjective round–shoul·dered \ˈrau̇n(d)-ˈshōl-dərd\

: having the shoulders stooping or rounded

Next Word in the Dictionary: roundsmanPrevious Word in the Dictionary: round shotAll Words Near: round-shouldered

What made you want to look up round-shouldered? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears